H-town’s finest and one of the world’s most celebrated music artists Beyoncé shared a word with the Class of 2020 that has everyone, including non-graduates, feeling inspired and hopeful about the future.
Introduced by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on Sunday, June 7, as one of the official commencement speakers in the four-hour “Dear Class of 2020” YouTube Original virtual graduation special, the singer implored people to remain true to themselves and to create the change they wish to see in a world roiled by inequality and racial injustice.
“Don’t let the world make you feel you have to look a certain way to be brilliant.
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“Casually pretending that i’m apart of class 2020 and that she is talking to me “
“I am not class of 2020, but this has moved me ❤️”
Not to miss an opportunity for laughter, some also commented on how Knowles starting her speech by thanking Obama.
I felt that❤️”
Wrapping up the nearly 10-minute speech, Knowles ended with the following:
“My prayer for you is that invest in yourself, and see the value in giving back and building your community the best way you can.
