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Charlamagne Tha God Receives Honorary Doctorate from S.C. State

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Put some respect on his name and address him as Doctor Charlamagne Tha God.

The Breakfast Club radio host was chosen as the commencement speaker for this year’s graduating class of South Carolina State University. While Charlamagne, born, Lenard McKelvey, has always been vocal about his non-attendance of college, he is a testament to faith, work, and purpose. The New York Times Best-selling author’s topic of focus to the class of 2021 was doing what is “necessary.”

He spoke on the change the world endured over the past year and how it has altered what is necessary for our lives. He also touched on the importance of speaking up as Black people within corporate spaces. These choices can only make it easier and kick down the door for those coming after you. While doing so Uncle Charla added in the story about one of his inspirations, Denmark Vessey.

Charlamagne has numerous ties to the South Carolina HBCU. His mother and wife are both South Carolina State alumnae. Prior to his speech, he acknowledged the 360 moments and echoed the same sentiment in his IG caption.

“Couldn’t ask for a greater Mother’s Day weekend….,” he said in his caption.

“Giving the commencement speech at my mothers alma mater on Mothers Day Weekend while she’s alive to see it was surreal. Thank You God for engineering my life and Thank You @scstate1896 for the opportunity. It was an honor and a privilege!!!!”

Back in 2019, McKelvey also set up a scholarship fund at S.C. State for $250K. Congrats to the now Dr. Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” McKelvey.

Check out his full speech below.

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Charlamagne Tha God Donates $250K To Benefit HBCU Women’s Studies

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Charlamagne Tha God is giving back in a major way.

On Saturday (Oct. 19), Charlamagne visited his mother’s alma mater, South Carolina State University, to surprise students with a huge check and a donation of $250,000 to match while announcing the launch of the Ford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund, a program that honors his mother and grandmother who both attended the university.

The moment, which was captured on Instagram, showed a beaming Charlamagne proudly giving the check as he shared in a caption that the moment felt “full circle” for him and his family.

“My mother is an alumni of @scstate1896 class of 75,” Charlamagne wrote. “Today was South Carolina States homecoming and I had the honor of announcing “The Ford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund” Ford is my mother’s maiden name and my grandmothers last name. We will be providing scholarships to black women in South Carolina who Major in English, (my mother’s major) Communications, (because I’m a Radio/TV Guy), and for any sister that wants to be a mental health professional.”

Charlamagne also encouraged others to donate to historically black colleges and universities.

“Always remember investing in an HBCU is investing in the future of our people so the next time an HBCU asks for money, open that wallet,” the radio host and author added.

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My mother is an alumni of @scstate1896 class of 75. Today was South Carolina States homecoming and I had the honor of announcing “The Ford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund” Ford is my mother’s maiden name and my grandmothers last name. We will be providing scholarships to black women in South Carolina who Major in English, (my mother’s major) Communications, (because I’m a Radio/TV Guy), and for any sister that wants to be a mental health professional. Always remember investing in an HBCU is investing in the future of our people so the next time an HBCU ask for money, open that wallet. It’s a blessing to be a blessing! All Praises Due To God!!! P.S. Speaking of GOD my creator told me to announce that I’m tapped out until February so to all friends and family don’t even consider calling me this holiday season for nothing. Have a blessed day. #wefightdifferent

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The Ford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to women majoring in English, Communications or anything related to mental health.

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