Norfolk State University President Javaune Adams-Gaston, who is pictured above, bestowing Pharrell Williams with an honorary doctorate after he gave the commencement speech on Dec. 11 in Norfolk, Va. In remarks made Jan. 17, during the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. awards program, singer and music producer Williams challenged corporate America to “do more” by supporting entrepreneurs of color and adopting economic equity measures. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, File)