Pinky Cole announced today in her moving and inspiring commencement speech to the Clark Atlanta University (CAU) graduating class of 2022 that 
She is also a celebrated graduate of CAU who was named Miss Clark Atlanta University while
In the spirit of pushing others to reach their greatness, Pinky and Varo Bank’s gift of LLC registrations will help pave the way and inspire America’s future entrepreneurs.
She motivated graduates to “Fall, get up and fall again. Fall as many times you need to and get up as many times as you fall—knowing that with each stumble, you gained more strength. Each mistake got you closer to your purpose and destiny!”
Pinky concluded her speech by encouraging the graduates to “Make that money. Don’t let the money make you!”
Pinky is known for changing the world with her vegan comfort food, philanthropy & activism, as recently profiled on the cover of Essence magazine, CNN, The New York Times, People Magazine, Forbes & more.
As founder of The Pinky Cole Foundation,
In addition to making national headlines for her 100% vegan food concepts, Pinky Cole has made a name for her passionate activism. She launched PETA’s Push for Food Justice, worked to provide life insurance policies to 25,000 Black men, paid rent for local businesses in need, and covered the full tuition of 30 Clark Atlanta students. Pinky also purchased a car and life insurance for the family of Rayshard Brooks, who was slain by police outside an Atlanta fast-food restaurant. Working, serving, and giving are all part of Pinky’s design. Clark Atlanta University was formed with the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, both of which hold unique places in the annals of African-American history. Atlanta University, establi
