Spelman College Student Uses Art to Inspire Others

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Spelman College Student Uses Art to Inspire Others

By Janelle Ward | The Atlanta Voice | Word In Black Thispostwas originally published onAtlanta Voice (WIB) - When Target hosted its annual graphic design competition for HBCU students last year, Spelman College freshman Cadence Patrick said she knew she wanted to participate. The computer science major from Oakland, California has pursued art as a method of self-expression […]

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