79-Year-Old Graduates College to Honor Victims of 1968 Massacre

At 79, Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University, fulfilling a promise to honor the victims of the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre. His six-year journey, captured by CBS Evening News, is a testament to perseverance. "I was determined to complete what I started," Riddick shared, explaining his motivation. University President Alexander Conyers noted that Riddick's actions have brought renewed attention to this important historical event. The video powerfully interweaves Riddick's personal story with archival footage of the massacre, creating a moving tribute to resilience and remembrance. His graduation, marked by a standing ovation, symbolizes a victory not only for him but for the community.