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CONGRATS DR. JILL SCOTT -- Jilly's Inspirational Speech & Honorary Doctorate Crowning At Alma Mater Temple University [PICS & VIDEO]

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They call her J-I-L-L...and with "Doctor" in front now.  Check out Jill Scott copping her honorary Doctorate degree from her alma mater of Temple University inside...

We're super proud of this YBF chick!  As a Philly native and a Temple University grad, 42-year-old Jill Scott stood on stage during today's commencement exercises at her alma mater to receive her honorary doctorate for her charitable contributions in the art and music field.  Much deserved!

The Blues Babe founder was "hooded" by fellow Temple University alum Bill Cosby and they snapped a pic above together before the ceremony:

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In her inspirational speech, the "Golden" gal said this moment was on of the "things" on her list, as a kid, of feats she always wanted to accomplish.  And now that day has come.

She told the crowd at the podium, "My son (pictured above), that I was told I would never have, is in this room watching me get an honorary degree today."

And while staying smiley and super cheerful throughout the moment, Jill told the story of how she worked two jobs while keeping a full courseload of work while she was a student.

Check out her speech in full below.
 

 

Photos: Urban Cusp's Twitter/Jill's Twitter


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