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    Soul Queen Irma Thomas Becomes A Doctor

    Thomas earned the title of the Soul Queen of New Orleans three decades ago. Earlier this month, she added the title of doctor to her name thanks to Tulane University.
    by Eve Abrams May 29, 2018 3 minutes
    "When you go get your education, you've earned that," Irma Thomas says.

    Irma Thomas is known to R&B fans all over the world, but she's most beloved in her hometown of New Orleans. Everyone in New Orleans calls her Irma. And everyone knows her songs, like "It's Raining." Irma sang the 1962 R&B classic at Tulane University's 2018 commencement ceremony earlier this month — the same ceremony where she received an honorary degree from the school.

    "Well, why not? I'm there," she says. "Few extra

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