Dr. Daniel Black thought the 2024 graduating class at Clark Atlanta University would have preferred a celebrity for the commencement speaker. What students got was an inspiriting and energetic message from the professor of African American studies. Black’s speech was so well received, it went viral. He recently joined GPB’s Pamela Kirkland to talk about the speech and the lasting impact he hopes it will have.
Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas L. Keon apologized for "offensive and insensitive" remarks he made onstage during a commencement ceremony.
Many colleges have canceled December graduation ceremonies while continuing to host in-person events, like football games. One graduating senior says it feels like "a slap in the face."
