Who came to rewatch this after finding out he passed away??? I remember when I first watched this speech and was so amazed at how smart, humble and talented he was. RIP legend. 😭😭 #WakandaForever

He was diagnosed with cancer, but still visited and supported children with cancer. That's what heroes do. Rest in power King!

He isn't looking at a paper or anything so everything is coming straight from his heart he is a true king. Rest In Power

2023, and I still refer to this speech for encouragement, inspiration, and instruction. His purpose is timeless. What a beautiful soul...

The way I understand his death is, HE HAD A PURPOSE IN LIFE and he nailed it.

“Your grades don’t give a real indication of what your greatness might be.” 💯 Wakanda Forever🙅🏽‍♂️

He don’t even look like he’s in 40s. He look like he’s in his 20s. RIP chad 😭

Came back here after watching Wakanda Forever. Thank you, Chadwick! Rest in Power

I cannot believe this man is not on Earth anymore. I’m heartbroken.

Who else noticed that Boseman prayed before he spoke, iconic

Lord, I can’t even watch this without crying. This man is the epitome of what a Black man is & should be. He is an example for not only black little boys but black men as well. This is black excellence. It’s so sad he died so soon.

Glad to see him living his last years up. His fight is truly an example to all of us.

His speech means more to me knowing that he was fighting cancer during this time❤. Rest Easy Chadwick!

“You would rather find purpose than a job or career. Purpose crosses disciplines. Purpose is an essential element of you.” RIP Dr. Boseman.

I’m white male in my 60’s and thought this man glowed enlightenment He was evolved. I have two friends both colon cancer survivers and black under 40 and also both very special human beings ( as we all are) when I heard of chadwicks death from something so close to home it really shook me. It should not shock it’s extremely prevalent among black YOUNG males but rarely discussed . Chadwick saw it as personal issue which was his choice and right . Their was something about him you did not need to be black to feel most know him from black panther but he made other epics ( ie a message from the king ) where he through his talent portrayed a really important message consistently . That message well that’s yours to find . A great loss but a spirit like his does not just fade into the abiss . Awards trophies get dusty his memory will be fresh forever .

I'm Guilty of Becoming Obsessed With Watching Clippings of The Honorable Dr. Chadwick A. Boseman. I will yell it from off the tallest mountain. I'm not a shamed. Chadwick demise was just two days after my Mom's demise August 26, 2007. My bornday is September 3, 1982. I saw my Mom dead on my birthday. And her funeral was just the day after that. So I have not celebrated my born day every since. I have became obsessed with Watching Clippings of Chadwick almost everyday on KZfaq because it's still just to hard to believe that he has transitioned. I wish that when he was at HU even if I couldn't get in there that I would've stood on the outside of the fence to listen to his speech. Considering I live in Washington D.C. myself. IT WAS POWERFUL! Chadwick bought James Brown back to life when he did the movie, 'Get Up On It'! That's when my love for him blossomed because I could not believe how good he played that role! I'm a huge James Brown fan and I still play all his music to this day! Dr. Chadwick Boseman accomplished so much in such a short time. But he still was taking too soon. Honorable Dr. Chadwick A. Boseman I admired your strength and dignity.You are, will and forever would be my Black Hero of my Generation. You are Amazing, Intelligent, Influential and not to mention Handsome Black Man. Your strength and character has me starting today to work even harder and go for what God put me here for. I mean I work for D.C. government and I'm grateful. But this is not what God put me here for. You make an excellent role model for our Black Men.I'm going to end here because I'm beginning to cry. You will truly, truly be missed and I mean all of this from the top to the bottom of my heart 🖤🙏😥 Enjoy Your Spirit World. WAKANDA NOW AND FOREVER KING DR. CHADWICK AARON BOSEMAN 🖤🙅‍♀️🖤🙅‍♀️🖤🙅‍♀️🖤🙅‍♀️🖤🙅‍♀️🖤🙅‍♀️🖤🙅‍♀️🖤

He prayed before he stood up for his speech. That is huge!!!

“Purpose is an essential element of YOU--it is the reason YOU are on the planet at this particular time in history...” Let that sink in...

I'm so torn apart by his death, every post triggers me. It's as if I've lost a brother. He lived. What a powerhouse.

Dying from cancer does not make you a hero. Living with cancer, in the way that he did, makes you a hero.

When he was speaking, I felt God was using him for an divine purpose. He may be gone, but he is now with the Lord

“Let he who has watered be watered.” Chadwick Boseman 🖤🖤🖤🖤💪🏿🤴🏿👑 💪🏿🙏🏿🖤🖤🖤🖤

For a while I felt sorry for myself since I am going through a simillar issue. After he passed, he taught me to respect my struggle with this harsh desease. I am stronger and I will fight this cancer with all that I have until the very end.

He was a beautiful speaker. And he fulfilled his destiny on this planet. He inspired generations of people to overcome those stereotypes and fight like hell for your purpose. He and Ali are smiling from that mountain top. Chadwick will be missed but never forgotten. RIP King and thank you.

You never know what a person is dealing with. We should all be kind and respectful to people.

Who else is binge watching all his interviews and speeches to comfort themselves😢

He got a smile sooo beautiful omg I can't believe he's gone such an incredible black man

Chadwick Lived a quintessential life...I bless his journey.

Did you notice he was praying before he was called up for the speech. I was very sad but now I know he was created to be with us just for 44 years and he fulfilled his purpose. See you at home solder.

His commencement speech becomes more meaningful considering how he battled against cancer, even during those times where he gave us a glimpse of Wakanda... He will be sorely missed.

Who's watching on December 3, 2020, as we come to the close of a year filled with adversities/opportunities, and blessings! Rest In Peace!🙏♥️🙏 Chadwick Boseman, you are sorely missed and loved! ♥️🙏♥️ #WAKANDA #FOREVER 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Who is with me and hears echoes of Denzel Washington in Chadwick's voice?? I am a 67yo white woman and I must say, I am so affected by this man's spirit and character. I have not cried so hard in my life for a man I have never met. He transcended racial divide. We have lost Chadwick Boseman on this earth but we cannot lose hope for what he and ultimately all of us hope for. Peace to the world. ALL Lives Matter. Make the most of yours. Serve the Lord and your brothers and sisters. 🌎✌🙏

He is the shining example of Black Excellence on a spiritual level. His physical body has passed but his spirit lives on through all of us who were impacted by this beautiful brother.

*Chadwick's entire circle. Respected his* *private battle with colon cancer and kept* *it from the public.* *How strong is your circle? How loyal are* *your confidants?* *THE LAST LESSON THE KING OF* *WAKANDA LEFT:* *Choose your associations wisely.* *Surround yourself with good company.* *Build a strong support system that is loyal* *and faithful and true. A circle that loves* *you.* *I pray that whoever reads this, God heals* *whatever is hurting you. I pray for your* *safety, health and well-being. In the name* *of Jesus* *#wakandaForever*

0:45 The smirk he gave the camera and then seemingly looked away embarrassed said everything about him. What a class act. Rest in power.

“When God has something for you, it doesn’t matter who stands against it. God will move someone that’s holding you back away from a door and put someone there who will open it for you”. Thankyou ❤️

I’m honored to have witnessed this in person. I couldn’t have asked for a better commencement speaker. It meant so much to us at that time but even more now.... I’ll never forget it. Thank you 😢

This man had an immense amount of character dignity and faith. He stood as a proud man not looking for sympathy or even acknowledgement of his pain and suffering. In my mind that’s why he didn’t share his diagnosis. He didn’t want colon cancer to define him

KING CHADWICK BOSEMAN: LONG LIVE THE KING (HERO, LEGEND, KING).

"Remember the struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose"

2020 there is no black panther without *"chadwick boseman"* Thanks to sharing the life of a *REAL HERO* A man may die but his legacy will continue through his deeds. Today the pain of losing you is difficult to bear because this world needed you for some more years. WE NEED MORE BLACK HEROS LIKE HIM! A REAL HEROS. 🥺

He did so much in his short life. He means so much to so many people. I hope he knew ❤️Congrats, Dr Chadwick Boseman! Great words from a great man ✊🏾

He spoke way better than the current and other previous Presidents of this Nation.

"In My Culture, Death is Not the End" - Chadwick Boseman

Howard needs a memorial statue of him with the 'Wakanda Forever' salute.

God bless this man. The feeling of knowing I graduated from Howard University. You can feel the spirits of your ancestors. I will always have Howard University in my heart and now Chadwick will always be my inspiration as I continue to struggle with my health. One day at a time sweet Jesus . R.I.P Chadwick . My burns and bruises are what makes me today.

His speech has moved me to this day. What an amazing soul.

He was the complete package talented, smart, giving, caring, Kool, funny,humble,a little hood , handsome and most of all God sent 🙏💙

Looking back, look at his eyes. Not one time did he show a sign of what he personally was going through. STRONG MAN AT THAT TIME STAGE 3 COLON CANCER! REST UP KING 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

RIP 🕊️ to this wonderful soul!

It still hurts 😢😭may your soul rest in peace

This one hits deeply, deep and hurts, guys, you never know what people are going through in life. Let's be kind to one another, at least try, tomorrow isn't promised to anyone. Rest well brother, till we meet again.

"I'd say find purpose rather than a job or a career. And some times you've got to get knocked down before you can figure out what your fight is. Don't take the easy path. Take the harder one. The more complicated one. The one that has more failures at first than successes. The one that has more ultimately proven to have more meaning, more victory, more glory, then you will not regret it. Now, this is your time. (Our) legacy is not wrapped up in the money you will make, but in the challenges you will choose to confront. Press on with pride. Press on with purpose. I love you ... forever." ~ Chadwick Boseman, Ph.D

WE MISS HIM

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Tim 4:7 He finished the race well, doing his part in this world given by God, in spite of tremendous pain and I could only imagine the LORD welcomes him home saying "‘Well done, good and faithful servant.....Enter into the joy of your master.’ - (Mat 25:23). Rest in peace, champ.

RIP Chadwick. You'll be remembered. "The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose. So press on with pride and press on with purpose… Because purpose is the essential element of you. Your very existence is wrapped up in the things you are here to fulfil."

This guy was a bigger hero in real life then in the movies.

Here I am again, watching this speech for more than the 20th time, Everytime when I work, and fail to reach my targets, I always look back and calm myself with Chad's words and carry on with my journey. Continue to Rest In Power King, Chadwick.

Slightly sickened by how many people are arguing he somehow isn't a legend, by claiming stuff like "dying from cancer does not make you a legend." or "He wasn't even known until Black Panther". Absolutely none of that matters or is even remotely correct. The people preaching that nonsense, fail to understand this: *Chadwick Boseman was (and forever will be) a true legend and real life superhero because of everything he achieved, while suffering from cancer and possibly being aware of the fact that it would soon claim his life.*. Now, despite the level of expression the English language affords us, I cannot find the words to properly express the extent of my admiration and respect for him. And neither can I find the words to properly express how much he has genuinely inspired me. May he rest in peace!

Why’d we lose this one? Inconceivable.

Dr. Chadwick you are really teaching CHUCH in this divine message. Your energy is still wanted here and you fought to stay here and really miss you. Rise in Power among the rest of the Black Ancestors. ASE'!

On this day, I remember you pouring your heart out to HU Class of 2018. Three years ago, I couldn’t help but smile when I learned that you were the commencement speaker. I laughed, cried but smiled as you spoke. Although your no longer here on Earth Chadwick, you touched lives. Your legacy will forever remain. You are resting and I’m grateful to be able watch this over and over. A gentle reminder to us all that we are here for a purpose. Every day is a gift and we have an assignment here. God gave and He took away because He knew best. Forever remembered. My favorite graduate speech ever 🥁❤️🤗

Buy EVERY Boseman movie and make sure your children watch them when they grow old enough!!

RIP to this amazing actor 💗 hope he is at peace now 🕊

Chadwick sounds like Martin Luther King 👑. His words resonates to my soul,his speech is so pure.

Such a humble spirit. God bless you Dr. Boseman

Who's watching this speech after his death? His words is so inspiring. Your legacy lives on brother!!! ##WAKANDA FOREVER##

His name alone, says greatness, Chadwick Boseman !

It's, 2022, and Chadwick Boswman's commencement speech grounds me everytime I watch with immense curiosity, discovering that his prolific speech still awakens as I continue to discover more about myself. His Spirit lives on forever! Much love! ♥️

"Everything you fought for was not for yourself but for those who come after"

As a latino 28 year old man, RIP big dog. You paved a way that only certain races can understand

I've heard many commencement speeches but this was by far the GOAT! I love this Classy Man

wouw Chad was praying while being introduced. i watched this several times and only today i found out. 😍

Chadwick Boseman's speech deserves to be heard by every American in these times wherein the matter of the significance of black lives remains in stark and horrific question. The courage and brilliance of this splendidly talented human being shines through every minute of his humble, gracious, and profoundly powerful address to the graduating class of Howard University in 2018. The message and import of what Dr. Boseman is saying here resounds in synchronous harmony with America's present moment here on August 29th 2020. The courage and fortitude of Chadwick Boseman's capacity to carry on with his work for the past four years despite his ongoing private suffering and struggles with the surgeries and harsh therapies required to keep his cancer at bay are an inspiration to all who call themselves human. I hope and pray this commencement speech is heard by millions who will understand and take to heart and soul the reasons why Chadwick felt compelled to stand up to the executives who wanted him to play a stereotypical character with no redeeming qualities, as such a portrayal would only serve to deepen and reinforce the most negative fixed ideations in the minds of those whose souls have been degraded as they participate and serve in the cult of racism. May we ALL learn from and struggle to emulate the ideals and real-world example set by this wonderful man. Chadwick Boseman, may you Rest in the Eternal Peace of the Lord.

I can see while setting there; he was likely in pain. I am so heartbroken. Playing roles in between surgeries and chemotherapy. You inspire me brother.

R.I.P u will always be remembered

Listening to this speech every morning... it's fresh as yesterday...still thinking that Chadwick is with us

I have a 11 year old daughter and she cried off and on that entire day. Like so many kids around the world. Im hoping Howard University makes a statue of Chadwick Boseman. 🙏🏾

While not all, many celebrities become jaded by life. They stop caring about others, and often are rude offscreen. Chadwick was different. He truly cared about all people, and became a film icon while battling colon cancer. A old proverb states “the wise are hung and the fools are glorified, at least while they are living.” Boseman was an example of this. RiP. You will be missed.

WAKANDA FOREVER SIR..

@Kenneth, I am back at it too. Everyday I listen to this to keep me inspired. I am so happy to acknowledge my BLACCCCCCK Ancestors. Wonderful to be black and proud. Chad keeps inspiring me daily. He is such a beautiful soul and humble, humble humble. Rest in Power my little brother❤😊💕🤞

"Sometimes you need to feel the pain and sting of defeat to activate the real passion and purpose that GOD predestined inside of you." Felt that in my soul. What an inspiring story. Keep pushing Dr. Boseman!

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and future.

thank you Howard University for sharing this speech with the public God rest Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick was a prophet.

Love how spiritual and intellectual he is, with so much courage and pride to stand up for what he feels is right. Nothing short of inspiring.

It’s sad how things like this don’t get recognized until that person passes

Gone to soon. Beautiful speech straight from the heart. Being white I've taken for granted that up until a few years ago the majority of visual arts in North America was white faces on the screen no matter what the story was. I'll never know what it's like to watch media and hardly ever see a face like mine in any meaningful or major role. In his life Dr. Boseman showed me how important it is for people to tell their stories their way period. I pray that his spirit catches fire in us all to speak our truth and walk our path and I'm thankful for the amazing body of work that he left to inspire us all to be better and do better in this world. Chadwick Boseman forever.

So glad I tuned in to the live speech. It has such a special significance.

RIP Chadwick Boseman. A fellow Howard alumni. He went there when I was there and probably took some of the same classes since I took many theater related classes. I don't quite recall him but I knew all the teachers and the struggles he was talking about during that time including the sit in, something I witnessed during that time. His life and career had a purpose and he was truly blessed. That story of him getting fired from the soap opera was "All My Children" and the actor they replaced him with was none other than T'Challa's nemesis Killmonger. Michael B Jordan replaced that role for him and in fact, the writers had taken some suggestions that Chadwick had talked to them about and developed the character he played after they unceremoniously fired him for Jordan. He had a short but brilliant career and was such a great human being and a beautiful soul. He will be deeply missed.

BLACK EXCELLENCE!!!! 👍🏾👊🏾🙌🏾🤴🏾🥇🏆🕺🏾

It still amazes me god Chadwick has cancer for 2 years and no one suspected anything. I hope Chadwick rests well.

Best commencement speech I’d ever listened. Specially those part acknowledging the greatness of God in His life ❤️ and to all of us. He fought a good fight not knowing he has colon cancer for many years battling this. This man knows his purpose on earth. Goosebumps! ❤️ #BlackPanther

Wow, he was fighting during this speech, but still delivered a great message because that was his purpose

He literally spoke with no written speech and he's truly engaging with his audience. Wow the world has lost a phenomenal angel but gained appreciation and the heavens will be welcoming their own soon. RIP Chadwick Erin Boseman

Chadwick’s speech was extraordinary & brilliant. My daughter received her Medical Degree (from HU) during that commencement. RIP Chadwick 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Love and miss you. 😘😘

Mr Chadwick A Boseman was a very good example of God Mercy and His Grace He will see you through and Mr Boseman kept the Faith until God said well done my good and Faithful Servant Well Done RIP Your Legacy will live on

He was a super hero long before he put on the mask.

Chadwick Boseman is not only an impressive actor, he is also an impressive HUMAN BEING!!! God Bless You, Chadwick! 😇

chadwick is a very wise person and i hope he is happy r.i.p chadwick boseman