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Dr. Afua Cooper, a professor in the departments of History and Sociology and Social Anthropology at Dalhousie and leading scholar of African-Canadian Studies, received an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia last week. 

Dr. Cooper was honoured last Thursday (Oct. 6) during one of the university's fall Convocation ceremonies. 

"Afua Cooper is a lauded multidisciplinary scholar, author and artist," the university said in an article announcing this year's honorary-degree recipients earlier this year. "A leader in African-Canadian Studies, she is renowned for her examination of slavery, Black education, women studies and the African Diaspora; bringing international attention to issues of racism, inclusion and Black culture and advancing social justice and cultural awareness."

Below, watch Dr. Cooper receive her degree and deliver a keynote address to graduands at the ceremony. 

Congratulations, Dr. Cooper!