Erika Cosby's graduation speech scolds university for ignoring black artists in art classes. (eldest daughter of Bill Cosby and recent graduate of the University of California at Berkeley)

From: Jet | Date: June 14, 1993 | Copyright information

Erika Cosby, the eldest offspring of Dr. Bill and Dr. Camille Cosby, recently took the opportunity to reprimand the University of California at Berkeley for not including more Black artists in the curriculum when she picked up a master's degree in fine arts.

During the graduation speech, Ms. Cosby, 29, said she was saddened by the fact that the art program there virtually ignores the contributions of Black artists to the world's culture.

"As an African-America...

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