As fresh college graduates across America step into the working world amid the coronavirus pandemic, Barack Obama has some advice.
Speaking to graduates of historically black colleges and universities on Saturday at a virtual commencement ceremony — hours before another commencement address to high school graduates — the former U.S. president started outlining the various reasons why this class was facing some unique difficulties.
Amid the special circumstances, Obama offered “three pieces of advice as you continue on your journey.” No one is better positioned than this class of graduates to take that activism to the next level. And from tackling health disparities to fighting for criminal justice and voting rights, so many of you are already doing this.”Find alliesObama also said that it wasn’t going to be a one-person mission — and encouraged graduates to find like-minded people to pursue the same cases.
Be a role modelThe former president ended with a note to the graduates to always remember act as role model.
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