The Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson will receive ‘The Doctor Of Humane Letters’ at the upcoming commencement ceremony at Howard University (HU) in May.
We are proud to welcome alumna @tarajiphenson as the 2022 commencement orator! A 1995 graduate of the now Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Henson says she is honored and humbled to address the class of 2022.
— Howard University (@HowardU) April 14, 2022
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Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, Howard University’s President, announced the graduating class of 2022 will have Henson as their 154th commencement speaker.
“It is with great pleasure that the Howard University community will welcome alumna Taraji P. Henson back home to deliver the 2022 Commencement address,” Dr. Frederick said. “An accomplished actress and fierce champion for HBCUs and the African American community at large, Ms. Henson exemplifies the University tenets of excellence in truth and service.”
“We could not be more excited to have her join us in celebrating the graduating class of 2022,” he added.
Henson, a ’95 graduate of the Howard University College of Fine Arts, will return to her old stamping grounds to share an incredible moment with fellow Bisons.
“I am honored and humbled to be returning to my alma mater, Howard University, to deliver this year’s commencement address to the graduating class of 2022 and their families,” Henson said. “Returning to Howard always feels like coming home, and I cannot wait to share this incredible moment with Howard students as they prepare to take the next step in their journeys to success.”
Since her time at HU, Henson has been a conglomerate of talent and success. Henson’s career has no limits as a multi-award-winning actress, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and a New York Times bestselling author.
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Henson’s autobiography, titled Around the Way Girl, narrated her rise to stardom, her losses, and the lessons she received from Howard University while attending.
President Joe Biden recently appointed Henson to join the White House HBCU Initiative advisory board alongside NBA player Chris Paul.
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Howard University’s Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 7.
