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10 Commencement Speeches by Black Women That Will Give You Life
by Michelle Denise JacksonThe end of May through June is always a wonderful time, as it's when many Black folks graduate with high school diplomas, as well with undergraduate and advanced degrees. It's always great to see our people pursuing their dreams and achieving greatness.
Maya Rudolph Parodies Pop Divas in a Hilarious Rendition of the National Anthem
Michelle Obama Keeps it Real About the Racism She's Faced at Tuskegee University

Last Weekend, First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a moving commencement address at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. In her remarks to students, she opened up on the challenges she's faced as the first Black First Lady.
Shonda Rhimes to Dartmouth Grads: Be a Do-er, Not a Dreamer

Shonda Rhimes delivered the commencement address this year at her alma mater Dartmouth University. In the speech, she laid out the valuable lessons she's learned since she graduated in 1991.
Read Dr. Ruth Simmons Commencement Address to Smith College

Ruth Simmons holds a B.A. from Dillard University and an M.A. and doctorate from Harvard. In 2000, she became the first Black president of an Ivy League university when she assumed the top post at Brown and stayed in that position under 2012. This year, Dr. Simmons was chosen to give the commencement address to the students at Smith College where she was president from 1995-2001.
Here is her speech in full:
Jill Scott Receives Honorary Doctorate from Temple University

Last week Jill Scott was designated Doctor of Humane Letters by Temple University. Scott once attended the University and studied secondary education before dropping out due to financial constraints.
Temple President Neil D. Theobald addressed the decision to honor Scott in an interview with Essence, saying that her “values and achievements embody the mission and ideas of the university.”
Watch Scott's speech below.
Read Michelle Obama's Commencement Address to Dillard University

First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address today at Dillard University where she received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.
Read her entire speech below:
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