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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at Tuskegee University Graduation

Michelle Obama Urges Tuskegee Grads to Overcome Adversity, Become Trailblazers

During one of the most momentous Tuskegee University commencement ceremonies in the institution’s history, United States first lady Michelle Obama addressed the Class of 2015. Obama, one of the most recognizable female figures in the world, is only the second first lady to visit the university. She delivered words of encouragement and perseverance to more

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Soledad O’Brien to Deliver Spelman College Commencement Address May 18

More than 500 graduates and their families will be inspired when Soledad O’Brien addresses the Spelman College Class of 2014 at Commencement and receives an honorary degree on May 18 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.  Dr. Wanda Austin, an internationally-known systems engineer and president and CEO of Aerospace Corporation, will also receive

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Byron Pitts at addresses students at Jackson State University's undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 3, 2014.

Byron Pitts Challenges Jackson State Graduates to Change the World

ABC News anchor and chief correspondent Byron Pitts challenged Jackson State University graduates during JSU’s undergraduate commencement ceremony May 3 to use their diplomas as an opportunity to change the world. “If your dreams only include you, then your dreams aren’t big enough,” he told the crowd at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. “I encourage you

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