PATTI LABELLE TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREE FROM TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (742 hits)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Veteran R&B diva Patti LaBelle is getting an honorary degree from Temple University in her hometown of Philadelphia.
The university will present LaBelle with the doctorate in humane letters at its May 13 commencement ceremony.
LaBelle's singing career has spanned more than four decades and includes several hit records and two Grammy Awards. She has also written four books, two of which are cookbooks.
LaBelle served as a spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association after being diagnosed with the condition. Two years ago, she partnered with Temple to raise awareness about diabetes.
Temple President Ann Weaver Hart says in a statement Tuesday that the university is honoring LaBelle for "her professional excellence and her selfless service to others."
WAY TO GO MS. PATTI!!!
Tuesday, April 20th 2010 at 1:12PM
Siebra Muhammad
I don't understand what the honorary degrees are about Sister Siebra... are they rewarded to people for their generous monetary gifts? Please explain, because I would like to know. Anyway I guess I should congratulate Miss Patti.
Tuesday, April 20th 2010 at 1:35PM
Jen Fad
Hey sis, As far as I know they are awarded to people for their humanitarian efforts and contributions to society but unlike other degrees you don't have to have any formal education to receive one. Two of my aunts have one also N. O. restaurant owner Leah Chase has one.
lol... Miisrael!!! Siebra.... Girl... I needed this one this afternoon!!!!
Tuesday, April 20th 2010 at 4:50PM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
also she does that thing with her arms..like shes about to take flight.... i love her... Ive had the opportunity to catch her in concert some years back... Talking about a show.... She gave a performance out of this world....
Wednesday, April 21st 2010 at 12:08AM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
Cynthia, it is so funny you mentioned" kick off your shoes"...BECAUSE SHE WHEN SHE GETS INTO HER MUSIC ON STAGE IN LAS VEGAS, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE WILL DO...THIS IS ONE OF HER TRADE MAKES...
SORRY YOU SUFFER FROM SUGAR MS LABELLE, BUT GLAD YOU coose to continue to do MUCH FOR HUMANKIND DISPITE YOUR FAME AND WEALTH...SHE ALSO HAS A CLOTHING LINE- LOCAL BUSINESS IN PHILLY to boot. (smile)
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