"This is the first generation that navigates the world with the security and confidence to treat women as equal," artist says On Wednesday, Pharrell Williams received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from NYU and delivered the school's commencement speech at Yankee Stadium. The former artist in residence at Tisch School of the Arts stressed the importance of gender equality and education during his inspiring speech. Calling himself "forever a student," he thanked the school, its students and faculty before paying respects to his mother. "I'm very grateful," he said. "My mom is a lifelong educator, so this is gonna be a really good look for me."

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