Leigh-Anne Pinnock receives an honorary doctorate for her work on racial equality.
Pinnock co-founded The Black Fund with her husband Andre Gray, sister Sairah and TV presenter and BNU chancellor since May, Jay Blades MBE
"It's such a privilege to be recognised by such a credible, creative, and supportive university so I am extremely happy and proud to be here today," she said."It's a story of a woman who had a passion, who had a goal that she thought might just be achievable," she said. "And while I am blessed to have had a successful recording career, it is so rewarding that it's my work as a campaigner for racial equality and anti-racism that is being recognised today.Image source,University chancellor Jay Blades and Leigh-Anne Pinnock were greeted by the university's dance and performance students who did a routine to Pinnock's single Don't Say Love
Blades, who has known the singer for almost 20 years, said she "uses her platform for the good of society and has never forgotten her roots".
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