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The University of Houston-Downtown has announced that award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien will serve as the commencement speaker at the class of 2021′s virtual ceremony.

HOUSTON – A woman and her son are both set to graduate together Saturday from the University of Houston - Downtown. The son, Anthony Taylor, was surprised by his mother, Renita Gray, on Thanksgiving during a family gathering as he handed out invitations to his virtual commencement from UHD’s Marilyn Davies College of Business. Gray surprised the family by presenting her own invitations for her graduation. “It was a perfect surprise and a memorable holiday moment.”Taylor said he was very proud of his mother and all of the sacrifices she’s made, calling her an inspiration. “This timed out perfectly, and I can’t think of a better way to graduate than with my son at my side.”