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Upon hearing DuBois’ story, Kerekou said that he wanted to do the same for Gates—and offered him an honorary citizenship to the West African nation...
Several hours later, Gates was presented with a “beautiful” dress and hat to wear for the afternoon citizenship ceremony during which Kerekou named Gates a “Commander in the National Order of Benin,” a title signifying the nation’s highest honors...
Afro-American Studies Department Chair Henry L. “Skip” Gates, Jr., DuBois professor of humanities, received an honorary degree this month from an African university and the added bonus of an honorary citizenship from the president of Benin...
While Gates had been in the country to accept the honorary degree from the University of Benin, the honorary citizenship was totally unexpected, according to the professor...
Gates met with Benin President Mathieu Kerekou during his visit to the country and explained the story of W.E.B. DuBois emigrating to Ghana, where Ghana’s president offered him an honorary citizenship...