North Carolina A&T State University recently honored the memory of Willie Grimes, an A&T student killed in the race riots May 22, 1969, by presenting his mother, Ella Grimes (seated), his degree posthumously.

From left to right Dr. Velma Speight Buford, chair of A&T Board of Trustees, George Grimes, brother of Willie Grimes, Dr. Stanley F. Battle, Chancellor of A&T and Rev. Nelson Johnson, Pastor of Faith Community Church.