Bobby Brown, a singer and philanthropist, and his wife, Alicia-Etheredge-Brown, received an honorary degree in humanities from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University.
Style Magazine recognizes the family’s remarkable charity endeavors through the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House, which have greatly impacted many lives.
Brown established the non-profit to address domestic abuse in memory of his daughter, Bobby Kristina Brown, who passed away in 2015. She died in a hospice in July 2015, six months after being discovered unresponsive in a bathtub. The details were strikingly similar to how her mother, Whitney Houston, died three years prior, at the age of 48.
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s legacy lives on through a nonprofit dedicated to protecting resources like mental health and transitional safe havens.
In addition to the various thrilling events, the event featured a live silent auction, which was won by one of sports’ most iconic figures, Mike Tyson.
Black Enterprise reports that the honoree shared a video on social media to commemorate the event. “Our work with @bobbikristinaserenityhouse is only just beginning, and I’m honored to accept this prestigious title and honorary degree in Humanitarianism from @leaders.esteem.university,” he said in the caption of the post.
“I am grateful and humbled to stand alongside my beautiful wife, @aliciaetheredgebrown as we accept the titles of Dr. Bobby Brown and Dr. Alicia Etheredge-Brown.”
Some netizens criticized celebrities for receiving doctorates despite their lack of accomplishments.
One online user explains that doctorate degrees represent intellectual achievements, expertise, and knowledge progress in a specific sector.
“Honorary doctorate degrees recognize outstanding achievements and contributions to society.” Don’t compete if you can’t compare.”