At Carnegie Mellon University’s commencement May 14, Billy Porter and several others were awarded honorary Ph.D.s. Porter also was commencement speaker. What a wonderful choice. He’s a credit to CMU and a treasure for the entire Pittsburgh region. Best speech I ever heard. I was disappointed when he finished; I could have listened to him all day.
What a role model for young people to aspire to. His life story is remarkable, given all he had to endure to make it to the top of his craft. Kudos to the powers that be for honoring one of CMU’s most prestigious alumni.
Mike Stehney
West Deer