Barack and Michelle Obama are imparting some words of wisdom for the class of 2020. On Saturday, the former president and the first lady spoke on YouTube virtual the graduation ceremony of the first delivery of a declaration of a set before sharing individual message. “We want you to know that all the work that you do to get your education is still one of the best investments you can make,” said Barack along with Michelle. “We have seen for decades. The more education, the better you and your families are likely to fare.” Michelle then encouraged the graduates to “do a little dance,” which provoked a sweet smile of Barack.
In a speech, Michelle spoke about social activism and the translation of sentiment into productive change. “Graduates, anger is a powerful force,” the Become author said. “You can be a force useful, but to the left on its own, it will only erode and destroy and wreak havoc on the inside and out. But when the anger is focused, when channeled into something more, oh, that is the stuff that changes history.”
The virtual meeting was held in collaboration with YouTube, Michelle Get to the top of the Initiative, the Born this Way Foundation, the Malala Fund, the NBC Today show, and the Ideas of the States. Other celebrities who took part in the event included Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and Alicia Keys. Ahead, watch Michelle and Barack full of speeches!
