Simone was the recipient of a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2000 for her interpretation of " I Love You , Porgy . " She have also received fifteen Grammy Award nominations . On Human Kindness Day 1974 in Washington , D.C. , more than 10 @,@ 000 people paid tribute to Simone . Simone received two honorary degrees in music and humanities , from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Malcolm X College . She preferred to be called " Dr. Nina Simone " after these honors was bestowed upon her .