Belle Erika Alexander Shares Her Good Morning America Spotlight with Bennett College

During an appearance on Good Morning America (GMA) on January 5, actress, creator, director, humanitarian, and honorary Bennett Belle, Erika Alexander, was celebrated for her Independent Spirit Award nomination for her role in “American Fiction.” Erika, an unwavering champion of Bennett College, was bestowed with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the 2023 commencement ceremony. 

During her GMA interview, Erika shared her deep appreciation for the institution that recognized her with such a prestigious honor — an honor previously bestowed upon iconic figures like Coretta Scott King, Barbara Bush, and Maya Angelou. She recounted her emotional experience at the graduation ceremony: “There I was in the graduation, crying like a baby because I didn’t know how much it meant to me. I thank Bennett for that and also the great President Suzanne Walsh.” She said receiving the honorary degree from Bennett College was “a big deal for my mother, who is all about academics and education.”

Belle Alexander, congratulations on the Independent Spirit Award nomination for your outstanding performance in “American Fiction” and for providing a spotlight for Black women in rigorous education and professional success.