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of different religions, different sexual orientations, those who are differently- abled. Because until each of us can look at ourselves and see a diverse world, none of us will get to where we need to be. And so, dear class, the 007 class—those who made the mission possible—all that is left for me to say to you, not from the top—not from the middle—but from the bottom of my heart is this: congratulations and Godspeed. ______________________________________________________________________________ * Johnnetta B. Cole is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Johnnetta B. Cole Global Diversity & Inclusion Institute founded at Bennett College for Women (Greensboro, NC) and President Emeritus of Bennett and Spelman Colleges. She is also a 2007 recipient of the University of Arkansas Doctor of Arts and Sciences honoris causa. This paper is based on her May 12, 2007 Commencement Address to the 2007 University of Arkansas graduates in Fayetteville, AR. 5

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Commence and Go Forth - University of Arkansas Commencement Speeches

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