* Marian Wright Edelman: The founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund attended Spelman College from 1953 to 1957.
* Valerie Jarrett: The former senior advisor to President Barack Obama attended Spelman College from 1974 to 1978.
* Susan Rice: The former United States Ambassador to the United Nations attended Spelman College from 1976 to 1980.
* Stacey Abrams: The former Georgia House Minority Leader and founder of Fair Fight Action attended Spelman College from 1989 to 1993.
* Jasmine Guy: The actress best known for her role as Whitley Gilbert on the NBC sitcom "A Different World" attended Spelman College from 1982 to 1986.
* LaTanya Richardson Jackson: The actress and wife of actor Samuel L. Jackson attended Spelman College from 1974 to 1978.
* Phylicia Rashad: The actress best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom "The Cosby Show" attended Spelman College from 1967 to 1970.
* Diahann Carroll: The actress and singer best known for her role as Julia Baker on the NBC sitcom "Julia" attended Spelman College from 1945 to 1947.
* Keshia Knight Pulliam: The actress best known for her role as Rudy Huxtable on the NBC sitcom "The Cosby Show" attended Spelman College from 1987 to 1991.