Graduation ceremonies are typically filled with uplifting speeches about the future, celebrating accomplishments, and looking forward to new beginnings. However, this year, some commencement speakers are taking a different approach and using their platform to address important social issues and join the protest fray.
In the wake of recent protests against systemic racism and police brutality, many graduation speakers are using their speeches to call for change and stand in solidarity with those fighting for justice. From celebrities to politicians to activists, these speakers are using their platform to amplify the voices of the oppressed and demand action from those in power.
One such speaker is Beyoncé, who recently delivered a powerful speech to graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In her address, Beyoncé spoke about the importance of using our voices to speak out against injustice and called on graduates to take action and make a difference in their communities.
Similarly, former President Barack Obama has also joined the protest fray by addressing graduates in a virtual commencement speech. In his speech, Obama spoke about the need for systemic changes to address racism and inequality, and urged graduates to continue fighting for justice and change.
Other notable speakers joining the protest fray include leading activists like Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, and Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter. These speakers are using their platforms to advocate for social justice and inspire the next generation of leaders to continue the fight for equality.
While graduation ceremonies may look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the messages being delivered by these speakers are more important than ever. As the country grapples with a reckoning on race and injustice, these speakers are using their platform to address these critical issues and inspire graduates to be part of the change.
In a time of uncertainty and unrest, these graduation speakers are offering hope, inspiration, and a call to action. They are challenging graduates to speak up, take a stand, and demand justice for all. As these speakers join the protest fray, they are reminding us all that we cannot be silent in the face of injustice – we must stand together, speak out, and continue fighting for a better future for all.
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