Grammy-winning singer Usher will deliver the keynote and receive an honorary doctorate at Emory University's commencement on May 12.

In the class, students explore how Black social movements have contributed to empowerment within the African-American community.

Dr. Gregory Ellison’s (pictured), a 36-year-old assistant professor of theology at Emory University, efforts to engage and enlighten young Black men are noteworthy considering the…