As North Carolina A&T State University gears up for its momentous centennial homecoming, a group of distinguished alumni, each aged 100 or more, will take the spotlight as honorary grand marshals. This remarkable gathering is part of the university’s 100th Homecoming celebrations, promising a weekend filled with nostalgia and pride.
Among these centenarians is Willie Williams, a 1946 graduate who has lived through a century of change and growth. At 101 years old, Williams reminisces fondly about her time at A&T, where she embraced independence and leadership roles. Reflecting on her college experience, she recalls, “Focus on ourselves and be ourselves, and seek as much of the future as we can, and be interested in it. And do not put limits on ourselves.”…