I'm not even graduating and I still tuned in for the speech. I just needed some Beyoncé to smack some sense into me.

The way she speaks is so effortlessly elegant I could listen to her speak for hours

"Don't talk about what you're gonna do. Don't just dream about what you're gonna do. Don't criticize somebody else for what they're not doing. You, be it. Be about it. Be about that action and go do it." 💯💯

“You are the answer to a generation of prayers”. That is the most empowering sentence I’ve heard a human say. Ever.

"Don't ever feel entitled to win. Just work harder. "

“You are the answer to a generation of prayers” FELT THAT🧡

I started crying at "your queerness is beautiful" Beyoncés speech was among one of the most memorable from the classroom thing for me. Just so much kindness and understanding. She's amazing.

"Build your own stage, make them see you!!" Yesss queen!!!!

"you don't have to speak a certain way to be brilliant". In a short sentence she has closed the mouth of all those who made fun of her way of speaking and her accent.

"Never compare yourself with anyone else"

"you are dumb, unattractive, overweight...." keeps playing in my head lmao

Bro this is so nice. I’ve only seen the edited one where it’s like ‘you are dumb unworthy untalented’ and then she smiles menacingly😭

I literally told everyone in my household to be quiet and I stopped everything I was doing to watch this

“Don’t talk about what you’re gonna do, don’t just dream about what you wanna do, be about it. BE about it.” she just whooped my ass

When she said "I see you! you are everything the world needs. Make those power moves!" I REALLY FELT THAT!

Every time I feel distracted, unmotivated or unworthy, I come to this this speech. Thank you Mrs Carter for keeping me on my path.

If you’re reading this, I hope that you all here find your will in life, that’s the most important thing, EVER.

“I remain a work in progress.” Said by an entire Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter.

When I feel low, unworthy, unsuccessful I'm coming here and listen to her every single word carefully. This video is a true therapy. Thank you, B 💜

Sometimes I come back to this speech just to find motivation and peace

“If you’ve ever been called dumb , overweight , unattractive , unworthy , of untalented well so have I “ - Beyoncé I don’t know why but I needed to hear that

"A group that does not get to be center stage... BUILD YOUR OWN STAGE & MAKE THEM SEE YOU!" Powerful message! Don't wait for opportunities to be handed to you because they might not ever! Don't wait for approval! Know your worth, and create your own platform of excellence! Thank you so much and Much Love Beyonce! I am proud to be apart of the Class of 2020! Cheers to us! I will remember this🎓

Her humility is inspiring! "Yes. I've won 24 Grammys, but I've also lost 46 times." That's tough! People like to clap for the wins, but we often forget that as many times as one may win, they may lose just as many. What an inspiration!

Whenever I feel hopeless or need a motivator, I always seem to come back to this video because 1. She's my rolemodel, 2. She's speaking from the heart and 3. It honestly smacks me back to being productive!

when she said "Build your Own Stage", i felt that in my bones.

“Our female graduates are our future leaders” - Beyoncé

I believe she truly sincere means this..I'm 45 and I have goals I'm still working on..thanks Beyonce! Stay bless!

when she said “i see you” >> i haven’t graduated yet but chile i been struggling in school.

“To all those who feel different, if you’re part of a group that’s called other, a group that does not get the chance to be center stage, build your own stage, and make them see you. Your queerness is beautiful.” Beyoncé is necessary

"Don't ever feel entitled to win.. "

My Queerness is Beautiful. My Blackness is beautiful. Lean into my vulnerability; let that vulnerability make you great; spread my masterful gift around the planet authentically. . . . . .Brilliance. I will never stop being me. Respect is EVERYTHING. To be validated by Queen Beyoncé........ #gratefulbeyond

I graduated in 2019. I always see videos of this moment, and I found myself rewatching this speech 2 years after i first tuned in. THIS is something that I needed to hear and I’m glad that Beyoncé was the one to give this commencement speech. Thank you, Mrs. Carter, for always staying true to you and chopping down the wood to build your own table. You said that if there are time that we are denied center stage, to build our own stage. THAT hit hard.

There is just something about Beyoncé's beauty that just shows class and elegance

“Spread your gift across the planet in a way that is authentically YOU.” ❤️

I wish this was longer. Thank you Beyoncé.

11 months later i had to come back and to simply be reminded that I am brilliant and powerful i am. chyle i am about it, and we're investing in ourselves. BEYONCÉ I SEE YOU BOO❤❤❤❤

''There is no successful relationship without respect'' I love that quote

the way she said "do it" feels like she knows I've been on bed the whole quarantine lol

It's 2023 and I still listen to this .Thank u bey❤🥺

I'm fighting back tears as if she were speaking directly to me. Thank you for your excellence Queen Bey. And looking forward to Black is King.

I bet her children feel motivated af whenever she lectures them✊🏽.

She said, "President Obama"! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Nah I needed this. I graduated in 2003 but we never stop graduating in life if we are growing do we? I saw her in NJ and I gotta say something has stirred in me. I love this and I appreciate her.

Purrr she made a speech for usss😭❤️‍🔥I still come back to this

CAN WE TAKE A MINUTE TO APPRECIATE THE QUEEN💕 👑

She motivated me more than anyone else ever did in my entire life ❤️🙌🏼

I'm the first in my family to get a college degree, I'm a minority and a woman. Due to the pandemic , I won't have a graduation ceremony but this speech was better and spoke to me more directly than any other could on an official event. I listened to Beyonce's songs when I felt overwhelmed on those long nights when had to study for exams after work. Thank you

Her voice omg. It’s so soothing🥺

I Kept getting lost in her eyes, whew the beauty and intelligence of this woman is just remarkable.

“Build your own stage and make them see you!” -Mrs. Knowles-Carter I need a book 😩

I come back to this often. The best pep talk we could ask for. Watching this woman bloom over the years has been such a gift.

"You are the answer to a generation of prayers."

"President Obama" - BEYONCÉ, 2020 The shade!!

I am a latina woman, and now I find myself coming back to this speech everytime I feel low and unworthy.

She literally adressed each and every type of person. From the lazy ones, underrated, hating literally everyone gets something from this

Losing can be the best motivator to get you even bigger wins. That is my favorite part. I feel like she’s being talking to me. THANKS QUEEN BEY!! There ain’t nobody like you.

the way i didn't even realise this was almost 10 minutes long... she's so powerful

Beyoncé makes me cry 😢 her voice is so powerful and motivating. She’s such an inspiring person and role model for everyone. Her words really are touching and you can see how much she cares and has worked hard for her career. She always stays positive and keeps her head held high. Beyoncé truly is the epitome of bravery and success.

On my lowest days, I come to this video

This message was so powerful. I replayed it a few times. The world needs to hear this

Periodtttt- she’s a movement.... she gives me strength and hope 😭😭😭😭😭

"But my parents did teach me the value of education" No lies detected ❤

I've come back to this video like once a year or so since 2020. The Universe keeps asking me to expand, and this clip helps me find the strength I need to keep going. Thank you, Bey.

I can't stop watching this. I am so grateful to have this fall back on when I am feeling down and when it feels like the world is closing in around me. This is everything I need to keep fighting for myself and for everyone else who are considered other. Thank you thank you thank you.

She's so genuine and passionate this is why I love her

"I had to create my own table then invite the best to have a seat" 👏👏👏

Thank you beyonce, this was so inspiring and I havent even graduated🙌🏼 Alot of gems in here! Grateful you took the time to share your wisdom, thoughts and energy with us💜

Came back to this today because I needed the motivation to finish the semester. Thank you for your timeless words Queen Bey.

She is so inspirational this is why I love her she made me cry I’m a young black girl and this really opened my eyes and I have a long way to go and she has motivated me to succeed in my life thank you Beyoncé ❤️

Beyonce told me to "Be 'bout that action" so guess what ima be? Bout that action 😂🙏🏾

Queen, as a euroasian female from south africa I cannot tell you how inspiring this is. I work a full time job, am studying 4 qualifications and look after my family - this speech is everything I needed to build myself this week. You are so wise and your words give me courage to take a folding chair when they don't give me a seat at the table! Thank you for your commitment to empowering others, you hit the nail on the head when you identified how the world will reject us and keep us from being more. I have goosebumps, struggle and a whole lot of determination! You are the wind under the capes of super women everywhere! Thank you president Obama for this initiative. Freedom is on the move, change is us💖

This woman is absolutely amazing, I’m not even graduating but she is speaking such beautiful wisdom

“Not enough black women that had a seat at the table so I had to go chop down that wood and I make my own table “ That’s it 👏🏽 no excuses

"Not enough Black women had a seat at the table. So I had to go and chop down that wood and build my own table."

The words said was powerful, no doubt. But the shakiness in her voice while delivering these words was way more powerful to me! That shakiness made a picture for the words she is saying. Inspite of her nerves she persevered fervently, with eloquence. More over, the fact that Beyoncé STILL gets nervous, shows me she does not take anything for granted even with the greatest of successes and taught me I shouldn’t either. This was a powerful word but a more powerful delivery.

when ever I don't feel like studying I come and watch this

Beyoncé is really a legend, I pray she gets everything she deserves

Thoughts/words have power... sis is speaking my language. Thanks for sharing Mrs Carter.

As a 2020 Graduate I'm so happy that people like them was able to try make the time of our lives memorable. ✨✨✨

I continually come back to this when I need to be reminded of this perspective. Thank you Bey 🌻❤

Beyonce has been SUCH an inspiration for me! I’m a black girl that graduated as the valedictorian of my school this year and it was such a beautiful moment for my family and I. Unfortunately, with the pandemic going on I didn’t get a chance to deliver my speech how I imagined and had to do so virtually. I posted the video of my speech on my page and I would love if you all could take a listen 💓

this is my third time watching this and i still weep.

I listen to this daily Beyoncé. My courage is building and I’m living my life. Thank you for being a light in my life. My heart is full and ready my skills are improving naturally. I want the work to put in. There’s fears but the desire and love for what I believe is my destiny is staring me in the face and I want to take the chances. I’d rather try and succeed or fail. Either way I have to be about and be about that action. I love you no matter what

I'm 36 & needed to hear this, I applied it to my situation because I was not a high school graduate, I am now stepping out on faith in regards of change and I am investing in myself, I would love to be born again.

The best speech ever. Imagine not stanning. IMAGINE! 👑🐝

I’m the first in my family to graduate college as a nurse. I’ve received my ged at 23, now at 31, I’m proud to be apart of the alma mater of the “ Year of the Nurse 2020”. Thank you Beyoncé for using your platform in such a positive manner. 🥰

I graduated from college so many years ago, and I can't stop coming here to listen to these empowering words.

So THIS is the real one. I've been watching the stan twitter versions calling me dumb 💀

Beyoncé’s voice is rich and wholesome! Her hair and face are so beautiful! I loved her message

“You are the answer to a generation of prayers” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

This should have more views!!!!! Such a beautiful speech ❤️

Powerful speech never dies... the first time I heard the whole speech and my eyes drew with tears. I can't get enough of watching you speaking Bey, i watched that in 2020 as a short video on Instagram and here I am watching it again and again. Bey you are a real queen and an inspiration to a lot of girls in the world. i live in Morocco and the day I saw beyoncé is the day I start getting stronger. She said this (and it's true) : it's hard to find women to get inspired from... But you came to life to inspire us all, all the girls of the world. I can't explain how much i love you and no one ever gonna understand. but one thing i am sure about is I will be as strong and successful as you... God bless the Queen

"Keep pushing... Forget the fear, forget the doubt, keep investing and keep betting on yourself"

innovative, mature and inspiring, great woman, great artist, BEYONCÉ

i feel so relaxed,multivated and hopefull for this msg beyonce,u just made me realize how important it is to keep trying and never mind what people think about what am doing even if it sounds crazy and unproductive to others,thank u so much beyonce and i promise Never to give up Mrs carter

I dropped out of school at the age of 16 and went back to school at the age of 17 and i felt good going back to school i had so much opportunities from going to school but teachers at my school didn't care about me cause of my color of my skin i still got through it all and learned that it doesn't matter what color you are, you got to do it yourself with or without help and here i am today doing what i can do with or without help and when i tune to watch this last year bey really said the things that had happen to me through my life time i appreciate her so much I'm so thankful for this and everything bey said 🖤🖤🖤🖤 love you bey this woman is such an amazing human being xx😍😍😍😍😍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

This needs to be broadcasted Everywhere!!!

When Beyoncé said, ' be about that action + go do it. ' I felt that. It may seem crazy, but I feel like there's nothing I can't do now. Bey really be changing lives ❤

The fact I’m not even a college graduate and I look at this video when I feel low says so much about the message

the edited version of this is crazy 😂😂