'We can do this together': Mother, daughter earn their doctorates from Virginia university

'We can do this together': Mother, daughter earn their doctorates from Virginia university

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- As Sharon Mallory crossed the stage at Liberty University on May 8 to receive her doctoral degree, an excited "Congratulations, Mama!" came not from a supportive voice somewhere in the crowd, but from right behind her. Her daughter, Lauren Mallory, soon walked across the same stage to receive her Ph.D. in a shared moment that was years in the making. It's a journey the two Chesterfield County women began togeth…

Mom and daughter graduate together from their HBCU

Courtesy: Southern University HBCU graduation season at Southern University and A&M College is always filled with joy and celebration, but for Angela Jones and Jordyn Jones, this year’s ceremonies carried a deeper meaning. The mother-daughter duo walked across the stage just one day apart — marking a powerful, emotional milestone that represented years of perseverance, sacrifice and unwavering support. “It wasn’t just about walking across the st…