June 14th 2024.
On June 13th, the renowned musician Stevie Wonder was honored with a prestigious degree from Johns Hopkins University. The event was nothing short of a concert, as Wonder took the stage after receiving the honorary degrees. University president Ron Daniels extended an invitation to the legendary singer, asking if he would be willing to perform. Wonder playfully responded with, "Show me the money."
With a piano and microphone at his disposal, Wonder began to play chords from his song "The Secret Life Of Plants." As he played, he encouraged the audience to use their voices to put an end to all wars. Wonder then treated the crowd to a medley of his hit songs, including "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" and "I Just Called To Say I Love You."
In addition to his performance, Wonder also spoke at The Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute, a music conservatory for graduate students. In his inspiring speech, he urged the students to use their musical talents to bring unity to the world. And to top it off, he surprised them with a spontaneous rendition of "Sir Duke."
The Duke Ellington School Of The Arts, a performing arts school, congratulated Wonder on his honorary degree in a press release. They expressed their admiration for the singer, who has been a longtime supporter of the school. In fact, he generously donated $500,000 worth of state-of-the-art recording equipment to the school, showing his appreciation for the arts and his love for Duke Ellington, whom he credits as a major influence on his music.
But that's not all - Wonder also received the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music and Dance in America at the graduation ceremony. This is just one of the many honorary doctorates he has received, including ones from Oberlin College, Yale, Tulane, Brown, and Wayne universities.
On a related note, the news of Howard University revoking Sean Combs' honorary degree and returning his donation of $1 million has caused quite a stir. It serves as a reminder that an honorary degree is a privilege and should not be taken for granted.
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