But these were my choices, my issues. And here in America, we dont give in to our fears. Because no matter what happened, I had the peace of mind of knowing that all of the chatter, the name calling, the doubting -- all of it was just noise. Everybody has got to vote when the time comes, but the activism that leads up to that day comes in many forms. And the first thing we have to do is vote. The Best Commencement Speeches, Ever Looking for some new words of wisdom? Just the opposite, because what we finally do have is focus. (Applause.) I have seen how leaders who rule by intimidation - leaders who demonize and dehumanize entire groups of people - often do so because they have nothing else to offer. Beautiful song. Lets let our graduates rest themselves. And I want to thank President Tatum for her leadership and for that very kind and generous introduction. Enjoy the liberties that you have in this great country. You can learn them together as a cohort of young people ready to take on the world, no matter how tumultuous it may be. That kind of thinking only divides us and distracts us from our higher calling, it is the gum in the wheel of progress. Under Title 17 U.S.C. This is an important time of transition in light of the current state of our country. Let me tell you it is a pleasure and an honor -- yes, Chicago -- (laughter and applause) -- to be with all of you today. Well done. He said that a takeoff was -- in his words -- a never-failing miracle where all the bumps would smooth off [youre] in the air out of this world free.. (Applause.) Just one. Epic increases in college financial aid. Ive seen your creativity and your talent and your resourcefulness. Its you. The extraordinary challenges of COVID-19 called for creative planning to send off graduates in a meaningful way. I'm so proud of you all. (Applause.) They got fluent in the language of power. (Applause.) (Laughter.) But in every election at every level, all of the time. Because in the end, they understood, as the political scientist Joseph Nye once said, that The absolutist may avoid the problem of dirty hands, but often at the cost of having no hands at all.. (Laughter and applause.) She spoke about starting her own business as a Black woman, and paid tribute to the Black Lives . What kinds of issues would I take on? You dont get to be cynical. They were joining the Equal Suffrage League and speaking out for womens right to vote. So by providing tutoring and ACT prep classes, financial aid workshops, and so much more, your Ninde Scholars Program stood out as a shining example of how schools like Oberlin can lift first-generation students into college. She blew it out of the water. MICHELLE OBAMA: Thank you. Over these past couple of months, our foundation has been shaken, not just by a pandemic that stole too many of our loved ones, up ended our daily lives and sent tens of millions into unemployment. If so, Im glad to hear that. (Applause.) See, all of you know, for centuries, this city has been the gateway to America for so many striving, hope-filled immigrants -- folks who left behind everything they knew to seek out this land of opportunity that they dreamed of. Michelle Obama Speech at Spelman's 2011 Commencement part 2/2 Press Release First Lady Michelle Obama To Deliver Commencement Address To The Spelman College Class Of 2011 Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad to receive Honorary Degrees Teach For America CEO Wendy Kopp to receive National Community Service Award Now, those Airmen could easily have let that experience clip their wings. The founders of this school didnt just decide to admit women and African American students and then pat themselves on the back and say job well done. No, even in those early days, folks here at Oberlin were attending anti-slavery meetings, shivering on rough wooden benches in unheated, unfinished buildings. Instead, after he left the Army, he finished his education. I understand he was such a talented young man, a promising aerospace engineer who was well on his way to achieving his dream of following in the footsteps of the Tuskegee Airmen. -- Below is the full text of Michelle Obama 's speech to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016. God bless. Ive experienced a little bit of it myself. Easily integrate Rev using our robust APIs to start building your product quickly. (Applause.) I was in my late 20s. ), Are you planning to rally for marriage equality on the steps of the Supreme Court? (Applause.) To celebrate the graduates whose final years of school have been upended, former first lady Michelle Obama and former president Barack Obama are taking part in a YouTube special. Its up to you to march hand in hand with your allies to stand peacefully with dignity and purpose on the front lines, in the fight for justice. (Applause.) And finally, most of all, I want to congratulate the men and women of the Tuskegee University Class of 2015! But, graduates, no matter where your journey started, you have all made it here today through the same combination of unyielding determination, sacrifice, and a whole lot of hard work - commuting hours each day to class, some of you. "I want you all to stay true to the most real, most sincere, most authentic parts of yourselves" ("Remarks by the First Lady at Tuskegee University Commencement Address" par. Yet when they hit the ground, folks treated them like they were nobody -- as if their very existence meant nothing. Thank you so much. Those moments when your classmates showed you that your stubborn opinion wasnt all that well-informed -- mmm hmm. Juggling multiple jobs to support your families and pay your tuition. No, not when the earth is warming and the oceans are rising. "As a child, my first doll was Malibu. And finally, think about how even with all the gridlock and polarization in Washington, we have made so much change these past six years: 12 million new jobs. Good luck on the road ahead. Michelle Obama has addressed millions of young people across America with a moving 2020 graduation commencement speech addressing the Black Lives Matter protests and the impact of the coronavirus . Youve got families up in the stands who will support you every step of the way. (Laughter.) If you dont feel safe driving your own car in your own neighborhood or going for a jog or buying some candy at 7-eleven or bird watching. And dont just ask yourselves these questions. Oh, my goodness. Now, yeah, it was satire, but if Im really being honest, it knocked me back a bit. Michelle Obama: (11:51) But just like all those folks who came before us, youve got to do something to lay the groundwork for future generations. I did some Mom Dancing on TV. (Applause. Or was I too soft, too much of a mom, not enough of a career woman? Because talent and effort combined with our various backgrounds and life experiences has always been the lifeblood of our singular American genius. (Applause. Former First Lady Michelle Obama, YouTube's Dear Class of 2020 --"Deep and . And the truth is, those same questions would have been posed to any candidates spouse. It deadens your spirit and it hardens your heart may seem like a winning strategy in the short run. Some of you have risked the rejection of your families to pursue your education. It starts where change always starts in your own home, in your own social circles, in your own neighborhoods, at your own dinner tables. Barack Obama gave a speech in a HBCU virtual commencement, in which he criticized US leadership. (Laughter.) You will follow alums like many of your parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles -- leaders like Robert Robinson Taylor, a groundbreaking architect and administrator here who was recently honored on a postage stamp. So go out there and make it happen. Your day. Debating each others ideas, pushing each other to question old assumptions and consider new perspectives. Thats just the way the process works. So, yeah, I planted a garden, and hula-hooped on the White House Lawn with kids. People screamed at her. (Applause.) First lady Michelle Obama delivers. You have to persuade them, and you have to compromise with them. I had to ignore all of the noise and be true to myself -- and the rest would work itself out. Be great. Instead, its important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages. It is such a -- you all, rest yourselves. During training, they were often assigned to menial tasks like housekeeping or landscaping. I want you to ask those basic questions: Who do you want to be? (Applause. Heres the thing, you have the opportunity to learn these valuable lessons faster than the generations before you. And that's why we support the participate of women is parliaments and peace processes, schools and the economy. It can feel isolating. They seem to view our diversity as a threat to be contained rather than as a resource to be tapped. (Applause.) Staying up late writing those papers, studying for exams. The educational theater student from right here in Harlem whos already an award-winning playwright and recently spoke at the White House. Michelle Obama: The story of our families. So, graduates, thats what I want for all of you. And heres what I really want you to know -- you have got everything you need to do this. Think about the millions of folks who got out to vote on Election Day, waiting in the cold and rain in lines that stretched for hours, refusing to leave until they made their voices heard. At the White House we have all kinds of ways. Let me just take it in. Do you know when your primary elections are held? A few years later, when George Washington Carver first came here for his research, there was no laboratory. Michelle Obama's commencement address at Bowie State) And the truth is, graduates, after four years of thoughtful, respectful discussion and debate here at Oberlinthose seminars where you explored new ideas together, those late-night conversations where you challenged each other and learned from each otherafter all of that, you might find yourself a little dismayed by the clamor outside these wallsthe name-calling, the negative ads, the folks yelling at each other on TV. If my generation did trust me, wed have fixed the whole of this long time ago, but that doesnt mean we should feel hopeless. Every elected official who represents you, from dog catcher all the way to President of the United Statesthey are your concern. They didnt say its my way or the highway. Instead, they knew where they wanted to go, and they were strategic and pragmatic about getting there. I want you to act with both your mind, but also your heart. June 3, 2016, 7:00 PM. MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. You have developed that muscle. No, you dont get to be precious or cautious or cynical. And youve taken so many different paths to this moment. Not when women still make less than men for the same work. She said she accepted as she was moved by the sincerity and creativity of the appeal. (Applause.) See, this is my very last commencement address as First Lady of the United States. (Laughter.). Or consider the story of the former CEO of Intel, Andrew Grove, class of 1960. To have you be seen, but not heard. New York, New York, MRS. OBAMA: Wow! First of all, it is beyond a pleasure and an honor to be here to celebrate the City College of New York Class of 2016! What kind of person do you want to be? And youll be flying through the air, out of this world -- free. (Applause.) Thank you. Today, you can help your younger cousin fill out her college financial aid form so that she could be sitting in those chairs one day. Dont be afraid. Well done! After being surrounded by people who are so dedicated to serving others and making the world a better place, you might feel a little discouraged by the polarization and gridlock that too often characterize our politics and civic life. Thank you -- thank you so much for this warm welcome, this tremendous hospitality. First Lady Michelle Obama used her final commencement address to deliver a series of important messages to this year's graduates. Speech-to-Text live streaming for live captions, powered by the worlds leading speech recognition API. In fact, I sometimes have that instinct myselfrun! And let me tell you, you should feel so proud of making it to this day. But its no coincidence that were both urging you to get involved in civic life. And thats why, in his remarks 50 years ago, Dr. King urged the class of 65 to stand up and be a concerned generation. And, graduates, that call to action applies just as much to all of you today. Ive seen you speaking out in gun violence and fight climate change. Commencement Speeches First Lady Michelle Obama at Bowie State University Commencement First lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of. Read his full commencement address here. Ive seen you marching with peace and with purpose and that is why even in tough times like these, you continue to be what gives me hope. Her moral leadership on behalf of children in this country has inspired me throughout my career, as well as my husband, the President of the United States. Michelle Obama delivered her final commencement address as first lady on Friday to thousands graduating from the City College of New York in Harlem. Graduates, that is not who we are. And the answers to those questions have resulted in the woman who stands before you today. I really am. Well done! Read they first lady Michelle Obama's speech from the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Create a better, more engaging experience for every student. Just look at the story of Oberlin College. Thank you so. ), I should be here today. This is a time in your life when it feels like everything is turned upside down and perhaps youre wishing that things could just go back to the way they were. Generation after generation, this country has become more equal, more inclusive, more fair, more free. Read the latest blog posts from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Check out the most popular infographics and videos, View the photo of the day and other galleries, Tune in to White House events and statements as they happen, See the lineup of artists and performers at the White House, Eisenhower Executive Office Building Tour. These are uncomfortable questions, questions that have dogged this country for generations, but are now staring us in the face. And I'm so glad to be here. Let me just say a few thank yous. But that has only happened because folks like all of you left their comfort zones and made their voices heard. Its the story of the son of immigrant -- Jamaican immigrants named Colin Powell who became a four star general, Secretary of State, and a role model for young people across the country. (Applause.) And most of all, youve got yourselves -- and all of the heart, and grit, and smarts that got you to this day. First lady Michelle Obama addressed a crowd of graduates and their families at the 2015 commencement ceremony at Tuskegee University, in Alabama, describing her personal battle with . No, here in America, we dont let our differences tear us apart. It is loud and messy, and its not particularly warm and fuzzy. Back in those days, I had a lot of sleepless nights, worrying about what people thought of me, wondering if I might be hurting my husbands chances of winning his election, fearing how my girls would feel if they found out what some people were saying about their mom. And you deserve every last one of the successes that I know you will have. Oh, my goodness. Transcribe Your Own Content Try Rev for free and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. And believe me, I know this from personal experience. Thats whats always happened here at Tuskegee. And while neither of my parents went past high school, let me tell you, they saved up every penny that my dad earned at his city job because they were determined to send me to college. (Applause.) MRS. OBAMA: Well, goodness. MRS. OBAMA: Hi! ), Before I begin, I just want to say that my heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Eric Marks, Jr. It will be hard. In that role, I encountered students who had every advantage - their parents paid their full tuition, they lived in beautiful campus dorms. And as the years pass, youll feel the same freedom that Charles DeBow did when he was taking off in that airplane. The Complete Text Transcripts of Over 100 Barack Obama Speeches Where women are full participants in a country's politics or economy, societies are continue likely the succeed. Its up to you to couple every protest with plans and policies, with organizing and mobilizing and voting and thats my final piece of advice. (Applause.) They built coalitions with folks like them and different from them. The student-led initiative to have her speak included a YouTube video, Facebook campaign and more than 900 Valentine's Day cards. Thank you so much. ), And, graduates, I think we should give another shout-out to your families, of course, all the families. ), I want to recognize Major General Williams; Congresswoman Sewell; Zachary; Kalauna; to all of the trustees, the faculty, the staff here at Tuskegee University. Just take the example of the great American lyricist, Ira Gershwin, who attended City College a century ago. And if you think todays gridlock is bad, let me remind you that it was a good century between the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and the passage of the civil rights legislation of the 1960s. (Applause.). (Applause. "Over the past couple of months, our foundation has been shaken," And, graduates, its the story that I witness every single day when I wake up in a house that was built by slaves, and I watch my daughters - two beautiful, black young women - head off to school -- (applause) -- waving goodbye to their father, the President of the United States, the son of a man from Kenya who came here to American -- to America for the same reasons as many of you: To get an education and improve his prospects in life. If were only willing to do whats easiest, weve got to make hard choices and sacrifices in our own lives. She urged the 493 members of the school's first full graduating class to give back to their communities: Because I know that there is no better way to celebrate this great country than being here with you. (Applause.). It didnt change who I was. May 11, 2015. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. It can hard but you have to keep on going. (Applause.). You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. So I am here today to talk to you, not as the former first lady, but as a real life person, a mother, a mentor, a citizen concerned about your future and the future of our country. First lady Michelle Obama gave a commencement speech at Tuskegee University's graduation ceremony Saturday in which she discussed the school's importance in African American history . Get a weekly digest of the weeks most important transcripts in your inbox. Because we all know that public universities have always been one of the greatest drivers of our prosperity, lifting countless people into the middle class, creating jobs and wealth all across this nation. Without mentioning the presumptive Republican presidential candidate by name, the first lady made one of the most . Just think about the folks who are winning those battles state by state, city by city to ensure that everyone in this country can marry the person they love. I mean, weve talked about it -- Antonios, Im going to talk a little bit about diversity, thank you. The following is a White House transcript of first lady Michelle Obama 's speech to George Washington University graduates on Sunday . Michelle Obama: (11:00) I also want to recognize Senator Schumer, Chancellor Milliken, Trustee Shorter, Edward Plotkin, as well as your amazing valedictorian, Antonios Mourdoukoutas -- did I get it right? So many kids need you. They tell us to be afraid of those who are different, to be suspicious of those with whom we disagree. 1 Michelle Obama's memoir 'Becoming' sells 2 million copies in 15 days to become bestselling book of 2018, publisher says November 30, 2018 2 Michelle Obama says her brother is still their mother's favorite, shares her post-White House bucket list November 13, 2018 3 Michelle Obama answers self-care and parenting questions in candid Q&A And while that may not be the first thing that some folks want to hear from an Ivy-league educated lawyer, it is truly who I am. (Applause.) I am so proud to honor these American heroes todayand every dayfor their extraordinary service to our nation. Full Transcript of Michelle Obama's D.N.C. ), And all of that is going to be a heavy burden to carry. Follow whats happening in your city hall, your statehouse, Washington, D.C. And Eric was taken from us far too soon. So he dug through trash piles and collected old bottles, and tea cups, and fruit jars to use in his first experiments. So Id say that debate was pretty polarized, wouldnt you? ), I also have to recognize the Concert Choir. Youll take part in that never-failing miracle of progress. No, our greatness has always come from people who expect nothing and take nothing for granted -- folks who work hard for what they have then reach back and help others after them. It is a lesson that most of us get the chance to learn over the course of years and years, even decades, but one that youre learning right now. (Applause.) Michelle Obama: (06:00) It is an honor to be here with you to help celebrate this amazing milestone in your lives. But, graduates, as you all know, life will put many obstacles in your path that are far worse than a bad grade. (Laughter.) Because they knew it wasnt enough to welcome women and African American students to Oberlin if they would only graduate in four years to be second-class citizens in their own country. (Video . The vibrancy that comes from a diversity of ideas and perspectives, the chance to leave this world a little better than you found it. Section 107, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. God bless you, graduates. Michelle Obama: (04:56) (Applause.) Michelle Obama: (07:10) And many of you know what its like to live not just month to month or day to day, but meal to meal. So I immersed myself in the policy details. Meet the change Inside Takes on the Latest Stories . Youll have unreasonable bosses and difficult clients and patients. Go further, send all your friends a link to register to vote, text everybody you know to join you in exercising, their constitutional right to protest. But, graduates, let me tell you, you should never, ever be embarrassed by those struggles. Today, I want to urge you to actively seek out the most contentious, polarized, gridlocked places you can find. (Applause.) (Applause.). But I also want to be very clear that with those successes comes a set of obligations - to share the lessons youve learned here at this school. Heres the thing, I know you can do it because over these many years, Ive seen exactly who you are. Dr. King was angry. She is such an inspiration to all of the women who are part of the And today, it is no longer remarkable to see two beautiful black girls walking their dogs on the South Lawn of the White House lawn. Michelle Obama: (08:23) Transcript: Read Michelle Obama's full speech from the 2016 DNC It certainly caught the attention of the press both on Monday and when the first lady tested it out last month during a. But out in the real world, there are plenty of people who think very differently than you do, and they hold their opinions just as passionately. I also want to tell you how proud and how moved I am to receive this honorary degree from this particular schoolthe first college in America to officially embrace the admission of black students, and the first co-ed school to grant bachelors degrees to women. The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work. And your amazing salutatorian, Orubba Almansouri. Let me just take it in. Then there was the first time I was on a magazine cover -- it was a cartoon drawing of me with a huge afro and machine gun. You deserve this celebration. And all of this used to really get to me. That pilot I mentioned earlier -- Charles DeBow -- he didnt rest on his laurels after making history. That is how you will have a meaningful journey on those clamorous highways of life. (Applause.) The two-hour event, "Show Me Your. They are smart enough to see through that noise, and they are so hungry for voices that rise above itsmart, compassionate, thoughtful voices like yours. And then I want you to take a deep breath and trust yourselves to chart your own course and make your mark on the world. And believe me, I understand that kind of pressure. Ask yourself, do you know where your polling place is? Hey everybody. So I want you to know that its okay to be confused. These are the folks who pushed you and supported you. It never is, especially for folks like you and me. Michelle Obama: (14:05) (Applause.) I am feeling all of that too. (Laughter.). And get out and vote in every electionnot just the big national ones that get all the attention, but every single election. Thank you -- thank you so much for this warm welcome, this tremendous hospitality. Former first lady Michelle Obama seen in her Class of 2020 commencement speech during a YouTube livestream on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Sometimes its easy to stand with strangers that are protests than it is to challenge someone in your own backyard. As he mentioned, my office did this wonderful competition to highlight colleges that are helping underserved young people graduate from high school and then go on to higher education. Thank you all. (Applause.) MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. They wont know how hard you worked and how much you sacrificed to make it to this day -- the countless hours you spent studying to get this diploma, the multiple jobs you worked to pay for school, the times you had to drive home and take care of your grandma, the evenings you gave up to volunteer at a food bank or organize a campus fundraiser. Youve worked hard for those seats! (Applause.). One of those first pilots, a man named Charles DeBow, put it this way. Today, you can volunteer at an after-school program or food pantry. Because we know that our greatness comes when we appreciate each others strengths, when we learn from each other, when we lean on each other. See, this is my very last commencement address as First Lady of the United States. Yeah, this is your day. Historic agreements to fight climate change. If we dont agree with every last bit of their approach. Thank you. A woman who is, first and foremost, a mom. How to Write a Graduation Speech Advice from a. So nakedly exposed for all of us to grapple with. You represent just about every possible background - every color and culture, every faith and walk of life. So throughout this journey, I have learned to block everything out and focus on my truth. (Applause.) Youve got to vote, vote, vote, vote. T-U! Even today, there are still folks questioning his citizenship. Let me start, of course, by thanking President Coico for that wonderful introduction, for her leadership here at City College, for this honorary degree. And when he was up in the sky, Charles sometimes looked down to see black folks out in the cotton fields not far from here -- the same fields where decades before, their ancestors as slaves. I love you all. Im inspired by your commitment to service and social justice. Theyre rooted in decades of structural challenges that have made too many folks feel frustrated and invisible. Calculate how much it costs to transcribe, caption, or subtitle your content. Maybe they just arrived here recently, determined to give you a better life. Graduates this is how you can finish the work that the generations before you have started, by staying open and hopeful, even in the tough times. 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