Plus, President Obama names the nation's first LGBT national park and Hillary Clinton will be the keynote speaker at Rainbow Push's convention in Chicago.

Sixteen-year-old Destyni Tyree was awarded a full scholarship to Potomac State College too.

Two-hundred guests celebrated the Louisiana teen, not only for his academic achievements, but for his ability to stand up for himself.

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Since 2010, every single Urban Prep graduate has been accepted to a four-year college or university.

What may not have been a traditional graduation speech has now captured the heart and souls of many.

Micah McDade has quietly been working on something very important as his graduation was approaching, but it wasn’t at all academic. According to Okmulgee News Network, McDade was born with cerebral palsy and has never been able to walk. After hours of surgeries and physical therapy during his life, McDade finally made his dream come […]

Jelina Sheppard's words of gratitude, love and inspiration will give you all the feels.

In a whirlwind weekend, the OWN creator visited Mount Holyoke, Johnson C. Smith and Spelman to celebrate her former students' graduation.

POTUS also told the diverse class of 2016 that "when you hear someone longing for the good old days, take it with a grain of salt."

Watch President Barack Obama deliver one of his final commencement speeches at Howard University Saturday.

Tyler Perry will soon bring his message of inspiration and encouragement to the newest class of Tuskegee University graduates. The multi-talented entertainer will give the keynote address for the 2016 Spring Commencement Exercises. Perry will speak to approximately 500-plus graduates on May 7 at 10 a.m. CST in Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Arena. CLICK HERE […]