Michelle Obama as well baby mamma. But I have traveled the world and seeing the governments and people in so many other countries. Some of you have risked the rejection of your families to pursue your education. Michelle Obama's CCNY Commencement Speech - OUT LINE Prompt: How do Michelle Obama's rhetorical choices within her speech affect the overall message? Some want to march right up in front, others prefer to stay back, some kneel in the pews, others on the street corner, some canvas their neighborhoods, others run for office. Obama spoke . Well done. I really am. (Applause.). Not when millions of girls across the globe never set foot inside a school. It can feel isolating. Historic agreements to fight climate change. It can make you feel like your life somehow doesnt matter -- that youre like the invisible man that Tuskegee grad Ralph Ellison wrote about all those years ago. A RESTful API to access Revs workforce of fast, high quality transcriptionists and captioners. Thank you. Good evening. In that role, I encountered students who had every advantage - their parents paid their full tuition, they lived in beautiful campus dorms. MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. And you look good. And Im impressed by the community that you all have created herea warm, supportive, inclusive community that embodies the values that define this school. Michelle Obama's Motivational Speech | Best Advice On How To Succeed In Life GOOD VIBES 11.4K subscribers Subscribe 6.6K views 2 years ago Michelle Obama Speech And Best Advice On How To. Oh and it felt like my whole world was collapsing in on itself. And in many ways, this is a big day for me too. See, graduates, this is what happens when you turn your attention outward and decide to brave the noise and engage yourself in the struggles of our time. Full Transcript of Michelle Obama's D.N.C. But most of all, I want to acknowledge all of you - the brilliant, talented, ambitious, accomplished, and all-around outstanding members of the class of 2016! Hey, no, not just once in a while. Former first lady Michelle Obama seen in her Class of 2020 commencement speech during a YouTube livestream on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Would I be more like Laura Bush, or Hillary Clinton, or Nancy Reagan? How do you want to give back? Graduates, today -- today, you can mentor a young person and make sure he or she takes the right path. They are not an excuse to lose hope. Read Obama's inspiring commencement address to 2020's high school graduates. Some do an honest days work and raise good kids. And that is why I wanted to be here today at City College. Those Airmen who rose above brutal discrimination -- they did it so the whole world could see just how high black folks could soar. MRS. OBAMA: Oh, I. Not when women still make less than men for the same work. See, he never wanted me to miss a registration deadline because his check was late. The biomedical science major who was born in Afghanistan and plans to be a doctor, a policy maker and an educator. So if youre spending a lot of time, just hashtaging and posting right now thats useful, especially during a pandemic, but its only a beginning. Background Info Message: In her commencement speech, Michelle Obama talks about how everyone has the potential to become someone important. If youre living in a constant state of fear, how much farther behind will you be after months in quarantine and without a job. (Applause.) They didnt just give up and retreat to the comfortable company of like-minded folks, because they understood that this is how democracy operates. 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. The Best Commencement Speeches, Ever Looking for some new words of wisdom? (Applause.) 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. (Laughter.). I am feeling all of that too. (Applause.) (Applause.). (Applause.) This is a transcript of Michelle Obama's Commencement Address at King College Prep High School from 2015. (Applause.) I am proud to have this degree -- very proud. (Laughter.). (Applause. Well, let me just tell you, it is beyond a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today. The world wont always see you in those caps and gowns. Not just when my husband or somebody you like is on the ballot. Apple executive Lisa Jackson will give the keynote Commencement address; scientist Joanne Chory and broadcast journalist Robert Krulwich 69 will also receive honorary degrees. You've worked hard for those seats! I wanted to be here to celebrate all of you, this school, this city. (Laughter and applause.) This is historical material frozen in time. I really dont want to follow those two. I struggled to find the right words of wisdom for you today. I had to answer some basic questions for myself: Who am I? One of those first pilots, a man named Charles DeBow, put it this way. So I just want to take it all in. What Michelle Obama's commencement speech at the Santa Fe Indian School says about the importance of self-determination in education. 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. (Applause. Read the full transcript of her speech here. ), And finally, while peaceful protest can be powerful, if we truly want to reform our criminal justice system, then we need to come together and do the hard work of changing our laws and policies to reflect our values. So, yeah, I planted a garden, and hula-hooped on the White House Lawn with kids. These are just four of the nearly 4,000 unique and amazing stories in this graduating class - stories that have converged here at City College, this dynamic, inclusive place where you all have had the chance to really get to know each other, to listen to each others languages, to enjoy each others food -- lasagna, obviously -- (laughter) -- music, and holidays. Michelle Obama: (07:10) I am so proud of you. Thank you -- thank you so much for this warm welcome, this tremendous hospitality. Industry-leading accurate legal transcription to ensure you dont miss a statement. ), Just think about the arc of this universitys history. Yet when they hit the ground, folks treated them like they were nobody -- as if their very existence meant nothing. ), And Im also a little giddy to be joined on stage by another one of my heroes, Marian Wright Edelman. Sometimes its easy to stand with strangers that are protests than it is to challenge someone in your own backyard. No, were all in this together. And Eric was taken from us far too soon. This is it. Im inspired by your commitment to service and social justice. It means adding your voice to our national conversation, speaking out for our most cherished values of liberty, opportunity, inclusion, and respect - the values that youve been living here at this school. Sponsors. Somehow, you still managed to do prestigious internships and research fellowships, and join all kinds of clubs and activities. (Applause.) (Applause.) Every elected official who represents you, from dog catcher all the way to President of the United Statesthey are your concern. Oberlin is likely the only college in America that I could have attended nearly two centuries ago, and I am honored to be part of the extraordinary legacy of this great institution. 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. Its never come from folks who climb the ladder of success, or who happen to be born near the top and then pull that ladder up after themselves. Michelle Obama: (00:07) So there will be times, just like for those Airmen, when you feel like folks look right past you, or they see just a fraction of who you really are. (Applause.) They even threw prayer books at her as she tried to speak. And you deserve every last one of the successes that I know you will have. Dont deprive yourselves of all that. Back when my husband first started campaigning for President, folks had all sorts of questions of me: What kind of First Lady would I be? For example, think back to the struggle for womens suffrage and the story of a leading suffragist and Oberlin alum named Lucy Stone. 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. Hey everybody. Read the full text of Michelle Obama's address to the class of 2020. I want you all to stay true to the most real, most sincere, most authentic parts of yourselves. I am just overwhelmed. (Laughter.). We always have been. So really, it is no accident that this institution has produced 10 Nobel Prize winners -- (applause) -- along with countless captains of industry, cultural icons, leaders at the highest levels of government. (Applause.) Pursue your own version of happiness. (Applause.) (Applause.) Instead, its important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages. Studying late into the night, early in the morning; on subways and buses, and in those few precious minutes during breaks at work. Maybe your parents are expecting you to come back home after you graduate -- but youre feeling a pull to travel the world. Graduates, you all are exactly what we need right now and for the years and decades to come, youre learning so much so quickly. I couldnt have said it better myself. There will always be those who want to keep you silent. And Im honored to be here to share the beginning of the next phase of that journey with you. (Applause.). And at the end of the day, by staying true to the me Ive always known, I found that this journey has been incredibly freeing. And you dont have to be President of the United States to start addressing things like poverty, and education, and lack of opportunity. ), And of course, let us not forget Elizabeth Aklilu for her amazing performance of the National Anthem earlier today. Heres the thing, you have the opportunity to learn these valuable lessons faster than the generations before you. They did it so that others could follow them and learn on this campus, too. It can hard but you have to keep on going. (Applause.). Transcribe your audio files to find high-impact insights in minutes. 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. We see how these inequalities are playing out on our streets, and its not just the communities most affected by these challenges that see it now. And that's why we support the participate of women is parliaments and peace processes, schools and the economy. So if you hear people expressing bigoted views or talking down to those people, it is up to you to call them out because we wont solve anything. I mean, weve talked about it -- Antonios, Im going to talk a little bit about diversity, thank you. A few years later, when George Washington Carver first came here for his research, there was no laboratory. Let me just say a few thank yous. Staying up late writing those papers, studying for exams. 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.) 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. But eventually, I realized that if I wanted to keep my sanity and not let others define me, there was only one thing I could do, and that was to have faith in Gods plan for me. You all have worked so hard and come so far to reach this milestone, so I know this is a big day for all of you and your families, and for everyone at this school who supported you on this journey. So he dug through trash piles and collected old bottles, and tea cups, and fruit jars to use in his first experiments. Read the full transcript of her video message here. 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.). May 16, 2020 at 9:59 p.m. EDT. Public education is our greatest pathway to opportunity in America. (Laughter.) Many suffered verbal abuse at the hands of their instructors. Because while weve come so far, the truth is that those age-old problems are stubborn and they havent fully gone away. And I have to join in recognizing all the folks up in the stands -- the parents, siblings, friends -- (applause) -- so many others who have poured their love and support into these graduates every step of the way. And I think this was the perfect place to be, because this is my last chance to share my love and admiration, and hopefully a little bit of wisdom with a graduating class. Think about those students who made bricks with their bare hands. May 9, 2015. I cant wait to see what you all achieve in the years ahead. And here in America, we dont give in to our fears. Oh, my goodness. We will be there with you every step of the way. 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. So its your time. Read more. But in every election at every level, all of the time. That is what so many of our heroes of history have done. So while the Airmen selected for this program were actually highly educated -- many already had college degrees and pilots licenses -- they were presumed to be inferior. FDRs plan for Social Security was called socialist, a fraud on the workingman. One opponent even stated that it would end the progress of a great country. So that debate was pretty contentious, too. You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Lets let our graduates rest themselves. What happens at every school board meeting, every legislative sessionthat is your concern. (Applause.) Graduates, that is not who we are. And those feelings are playing out in communities like Baltimore and Ferguson and so many others across this country. She blew it out of the water. Thats just the way things are now. ), Back then, black soldiers faced all kinds of obstacles. So we need to invest in and strengthen our public universities today, and for generations to come. Transcribe Your Own Content Try Rev for free and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. 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. Aniyah, thank you for. And the first thing we have to do is vote. Calculate how much it costs to transcribe, caption, or subtitle your content. So we cannot allow our hurt and our frustration to turn us against each other, to cancel somebody elses point of view. Well, the reality is a lot more complicated than that because for too many people in this country, no matter how hard they work, there are structural barriers working against them that just make the road longer and rockier. Theyre rooted in decades of structural challenges that have made too many folks feel frustrated and invisible. Former President Barack Obama gave the virtual commencement address at a ceremony for graduates of historically black colleges and universities on Saturday. ), I want to recognize Major General Williams; Congresswoman Sewell; Zachary; Kalauna; to all of the trustees, the faculty, the staff here at Tuskegee University. I worked with Congress on legislation, gave speeches to CEOs, military generals and Hollywood executives. And the truth is, those same questions would have been posed to any candidates spouse. 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. It is loud and messy, and its not particularly warm and fuzzy. Mike Judge on crooked paths UCSD Commencement 2009: Mike Judge They don't know that part of you. To have you be seen, but not heard. (Laughter.) It didnt change who I was. The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work. (Applause. On Saturday evening, May 16, Barack Obama delivered a commencement address to the high school Class of 2020, whose graduations were cancelled due to coronavirus. YouTube Michelle also explained how to channel anger for good. Michelle Obama: (15:17) With commencements and graduations across the country cancelled, Former First Lady Michelle Obama and her Reach Higher initiative teamed up with YouTube to celebrate students reaching this. As the annual blitz of commencement speeches get underway, CNN highlights some of the most memorable from years past. Because we both know that you cannot fully achieve your goals of service and social justice if you turn away from politics and public policy. First Lady Michelle Obama. And youve taken so many different paths to this moment. And I have seen how places that stifle the voices and dismiss the potential of their citizens are diminished; how they are less vital, less hopeful, less free. That leads me to my second lesson, in an uncertain world time tested values like honesty and integrity, empathy and compassion. Michelle Obama gave a powerful commencement address to the high school and college graduates in the class of 2020. It can be a useful force, but left on its own it will only corrode and destroy and sow chaos on the inside and out. See, this is my very last commencement address as First Lady of the United States. Think about that brilliant scientist who made his lab from a trash pile. 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 Her opponents declared that letting women vote was unnatural, would lead to child neglect and all kinds of social ills. (Applause.). I want to recognize Major General Williams; Congresswoman Sewell; Zachary; Kalauna; to all of the trustees, the faculty, the staff here at Tuskegee University. (Applause.). (Applause.) Speech-to-Text API for pre-recorded audio, powered by the worlds leading speech recognition engine. (Applause. (Applause.) I want you to act with both your mind, but also your heart. Thank you so much. And I want to be very clear: Every city ordinance, every ballot measure, every law on the books in this countrythat is your concern. Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart. And those interactions have been such a critical part of your education at this school. But today, graduates, I want to urge you to do just the opposite. And just think about the students in this very graduating class - students like the economics and pre-law major from Albania, who also completed the requirements for a philosophy major and dreams of being a public intellectual. And I'm so glad to be here. She said she accepted as she was moved by the sincerity and creativity of the appeal. You are the living, breathing proof that the American Dream endures in our time. Michelle Obama: (14:05) Like I said before, I dont have any easy answers for you, but I do have some lessons I want to share about how to move forward in these tumultuous times. But in the end, FDR realized that 60 percent was a whole lot better than zero percent. So throughout this journey, I have learned to block everything out and focus on my truth. Michelle Obama Commencement Speech Transcript 2020, Congressional Testimony & Hearing Transcripts. I did some Mom Dancing on TV. Instead, make a decision to use your privilege and your voice for the things that really matter, which is my third lesson today, to share that voice with the rest of the world. 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. Build great lives for yourselves. So many kids need you. Treating people right will never ever fail you. In that speech, Michelle said Maya's poem, "Phenomenal Woman," "spoke to the essence of black women." "As a young woman, I needed that message," she said. Because in this country, its never been each person for themselves. (Applause.). Look, I love our daughters more than anything in the world, more than life itself. This is an important time of transition in light of the current state of our country. Heres the thing, I know you can do it because over these many years, Ive seen exactly who you are. "As a child, my first doll was Malibu. Michelle Obama: (11:00) And thats, as the President said, why Im here today. Oberlin has separate application processes for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music. (Laughter.) Yay, moms! ), I should be here today. 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. Thats my story. They spat on her. You prepare to continue your journey on the clamorous highways of life.. So the question is, how will we respond? Send any friend a . Next, Ive always felt a deep sense of obligation to make the biggest impact possible with this incredible platform. Michelle Obama kicked off her "Dear Class of 2020" graduation speech with a list of uncomfortable questions and truths. Thank you so much. And while were reaching out, please lets give everyone whos working toward progress space to be themselves. We see whats happening in stark relief. We fill our Twitter feed with voices that confirm, rather than challenge, our views. 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. That pilot I mentioned earlier -- Charles DeBow -- he didnt rest on his laurels after making history. Thank you so much. Let me just say a few thank yous. But when anger is focused, when its channeled into something more, oh, that is the stuff that changes history. He said " this pandemic has fully finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing .". And he knew that he was taking to the skies for them -- to give them and their children something more to hope for, something to aspire to. Under Title 17 U.S.C. (Applause.) (Applause.) Or when they opened your eyes to an injustice you never knew existed. But I also hope you will knock on doors and make some calls to elect a President who shares your values. Let me just take it in. Transcripts & captions for a better media workflow. Thank you all. Let me just take it in. MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. I was in my late 20s. The educational theater student from right here in Harlem whos already an award-winning playwright and recently spoke at the White House. And most importantly, it couldnt hold me back. You've got a long day ahead. New York, New York, MRS. OBAMA: Wow! 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 . 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? But when some of them got their first bad grade, they just fell apart. Make sure the folks who represent you share your values and aspirations. But that experience gave me a kind of clarity with everything and pieces around me, I had to forge a new path. Because talent and effort combined with our various backgrounds and life experiences has always been the lifeblood of our singular American genius. STUDENT: We love you so much, Michelle! No, you dont get to be precious or cautious or cynical. Subscribe. Thank you for creating these fabulous individuals. (Applause.). It is such a -- you all, rest yourselves. And they also understood that often, the biggest, most dramatic change happens incrementally, little by little, through compromises and adjustments over years and decades. Youre looking good! Think about those elections in 2008 and 2012 when idealistic young people like all of you worked long hours for little money and less sleep, pounding the pavement for months, talking to folks about what was at stake. (Applause.) Look, Ive been there many times in my life. (Applause.) Enjoy the liberties that you have in this great country. I felt it most profoundly when my father and my best friend died within a year of each other. If you listen to them, then nothing will ever change. Epic increases in college financial aid. I want you to listen to those thoughts. Love you all. Youve got it. Thats just the way the process works. Probably not. Or you might remember the on-stage celebratory fist bump between me and my husband after a primary win that was referred to as a terrorist fist jab. And over the years, folks have used plenty of interesting words to describe me. 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.. 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. If anybody is wondering about the quality of education, just listening to those two speakers lets you know whats happening here. Maybe your family has been in this city for generations, or maybe, like my family, they came to this country centuries ago in chains. But its no coincidence that were both urging you to get involved in civic life. Today, I want to urge you to actively seek out the most contentious, polarized, gridlocked places you can find. So, graduates, while I think its fair to say that our Founding Fathers never could have imagined this day, all of you are very much the fruits of their vision. Look at you! You made it! Generation after generation, students here have shown that same grit, that same resilience to soar past obstacles and outrages -- past the threat of countryside lynchings; past the humiliation of Jim Crow; past the turmoil of the Civil Rights era. It starts where change always starts in your own home, in your own social circles, in your own neighborhoods, at your own dinner tables. First Lady Michelle Obama Tuskegee University Commencement Address (C-SPAN) C-SPAN 1.18M subscribers Subscribe 2.3K 202K views 7 years ago First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the. (Applause.). Some of you have been homeless. I know that not only can you do better than those who came before you, you will. And FDR? Published May 16, 2010 Updated on May 16, 2010 at 1:46 pm. And think about President Roosevelts struggle to pass the New Deal a few decades later. Oh, my goodness. 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