Greetings from Germany- I had to analyze this speech in English class...

Excellent speech. The first lady has done her homework. Her speech has empathy, understanding, and experience of the struggle that blacks (including herself) have had to endure. It is the combination of experience, empathy and understanding that enables Mrs. Obama to critically speak on the issues with respect to her specific audience. That is why it is important to know the true history of your country and not rely on the censored version found in many history books or portrayed throughout the media (radio, television, movies, etc).

Lady Obama keeping it 100. She is speaking from a historical perspective." History is a clock that people use to tell their cultural and political time of day. It is also a compass they use to find themselves on the map of human geography. History tells a people who they are, what they are. Most important history tell a people what they have been, where they have been, where they must go, what they still must be. The relationship of history to a people is the same as the relationship of a mother to a child." J.H.K As far as cards of any kind is concerned ,she has 4 Aces. Deneen Borelli (the joker in the deck) can go to HELL!

Absolutely incredible.

the scary thing: barack Obama may be only the second best public speaker in the family. (maybe third, we haven't heard malia yet).

Nothing she has said during this speech should be defended. It is what it is. Those who combat it only do so because it exposes their bigotry. Ignorance does not deserve anything more than the art of being ignored. I hope and pray that we will learn how to accept our futures are brighter than they ever were, no matter the ignorance that surrounds up. We rise no matter what anyone believes or says. #Khalas

She touched on so many important things. Blacks please always vote on EVERY level, that's the only way you'll have a say on the table and in your communities. Please take this very seriously

What I get from this message is stay true to yourself. Forget about white or black, life is hard an all races in these days and times we live in. Everyone has a cross to bare, carry your own the best you can and pray for our Gods grace to do so.

I've listen to this speech three times already since it was posted. It's so inspiring and loaded with so much truth. Thank you, First Lady Michelle Obama for speaking up for so many that don't have your platform.

Wow! It's even more chilling that it was four years ago.

This speech is brilliant! She said what needs to be said and didn't hold back. There are so many problems in this country and we need people like Michelle Obama to speak out like she did and not be afraid of making some white people uncomfortable. Love it!

One word:- She's the BOSSS!🔥♥️ I JUST LOVE MICHELLE OBAMA. The way she speaks. The way she smiles. How humble and strong she is . How she's so beautiful, powerful yet so gentle. How her every speech hits me in ways i can't never explain. Michelle obama is my role model. And i love her from core of my heart..She's the kinda of women every girl dreams to be. You are a legend. Keeep shining QUEENNN!! Love from India♥️

I dream of the day I can give a single speech with a quarter of the power of Michelle. She does her research, is charismatic and connective, she comes off as if she's privileged to be there, not as if they're privileged to listen to her.

She only said some folks not all whites...we still have a KKK in this country..she has white friends she is not a racist..if you think she is it's more likely that you are the racist.

If you listen to this speech and hear negativity or racism, then you clearly cannot determine the main idea. If you feel guilty, then that is your personal issue. This speech is not anti-white or pro black, it is a personal story told to encourage, inspire, and uplift.

Michellle Obama, what Wow of a Woman!!! Got so much respect for her!

Very truthful speech First Lady Michelle Obama! It makes me sad just knowing that at this point in our history a subject like this is even necessary.

Amazing speech! Great insight...especially for those intelligent and enlightened enough to understand it.

Speaking her truth and our truth, as Black women. For some reason people think that if a Black woman speaks her truth and speaks it with intelligence that that black woman is an angry woman. Lucky for us we know that it's only ignorance that doesn't recognize intelligence. So glad that First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama is above ignorant comments. So glad our parents taught us NOT to buy into ignorance. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PRIME EXAMPLE OF WHAT A LADY SHOULD BE, GREATNESS!!!

Michelle's speech was OUTSTANDING! I feel what she is saying so much! I haven't really been following the First Lady at events like these but after hearing her speak here my respect and pride in her has grown! We are so blessed to have the Obamas!

I listen to this speech for every single exam to motivate me. I still suck at exams, but I feel better about it.

For some folks the good you do will never be enough for them

Remarkable speech. At first I was a little taken back by the racial emphasis. But then I thought about where she was giving the speech (a predominant black college) and what Mrs. Obama and her husband have endured while in office. The reality is that racism is well and alive. I think the message for the graduates is to find themselves and not give up on their dreams. Mrs. Obama is a phenomenal speaker and its unfortunate that racism is still a major problem in this country today.

I really appreciated hearing First Lady, Michelle Obama's, speech unedited! Having watched portions of the speech by several media talk show hosts, I had to come to my own conclusions about what Mrs. Obama had to say. I'm grateful to her for her honesty and faith-based approach to discussing the difficulties of race relations, as they have developed, in the United States. Mrs. Obama has a great amount courage in speaking this truth about the journey of African Americans through their triumphs and tribulations, but I believe she ultimately, and wisely, gave these graduates the best advice they could receive for life. Stay true to your mind and heart, serve others through mentoring, and block out the 'NOISE" of those who position themselves to be roadblocks to people of color in our future. Bravo, Michelle Obama! Thank you for inspiring another generation of future leaders, especially those of us "who look like you and I." Thanks to C-SPAN for this unedited version of Michelle Obama's speech at Tuskegee University, May 2015.

Divisive.

Wonderful Speech from mrs obama, she is Very intelligent, She really touched all area of life challenges. I Love You mrs Obama.

White people are always upset when they're called out for their actions.

Tears in my eyes....I could not stop crying after listening to such a powerful message to the youths...

FOX NEWS you see this? This is the definition of First Lady

Great speech!

I was in the building and it was inspiring!❤💛

The speech is inspiring and uplifting. Great job as usual, Ms. Obama.😊

Great Speech First lady of the United states of America. I loved it . Thank you!!

Yes, the first lady is correct. We should have been just as diligent in voting in 2010, and 2014 as were during the presidential elections because the house and senate was lost to republicans during the mid-term elections and as a result those tea party people voted against President Obama and made him a lame duck president; and we complained about what he wasn't doing, as if we didn't know when we didn't get out the vote in those other elections we did not help the President . We didn't give a lot of money to his campaigns, so the least we could have done was voted, so that he could maintain the power he needed to help us.

What an incredibly powerful speaker she is. I hope she takes a shot at public office someday, but I think she might be too smart for that. Thanks for posting this speech. I'm glad to have watched it.

It's amazing how hateful and ignorant people are when a black person shares a story that even hints of overcoming any struggle. Are only certain people allowed to have a voice? Does it intimidate you to know that we are intelligent? Do you boil over with anger when we do not perpetuate stereotypes of uneducated or violent people? Does it offend you to know that we are rising above discrimination? Does it infuriate you that we still have our institutions of higher learning? Do you sulk when you see we are progressing in spite of any negative circumstances? If any of this offends you or makes you defensive, then you need work on your own personal issues. God bless our FLOTUS!

love from india.....salute to u

I miss her , I would have voted Democrat if she was running

I wonder If I could get up on that stage and talk about the times I got jumped walking home from work by black folks or the times I had to fight just to get into my building. I wonder if I could get up on that stage and talk about being "Escorted" out of a bar because I was the only white guy there. I wonder if it would be PC of me to talk about all the tools I've had stolen out of the back of my truck. Yeah, poor michelle, she got funny looks in a store.

A beautiful, inspiring, impassioned speech! It may make some people uncomfortable but it is the TRUTH!

What an intelligent First Lady. I am very proud of her

The issue I have is, "I wake up in a house that slaves built". If it meant that much to her, than why are we hearing about it now? Never been a problem before and apparently it is good enough for her mom too since she has been living there. It's time to move on from that stuff. Slavery was bad. Millions upon millions of white and black Americans died fighting against slavery. Now let's focus on getting racism to fade away in this country.

you know it's sad when ppl think she's right it's sad that blacks wanna point out that whites are more racist...but yet that's a false statement..I'm not racist at all so for black people to point fingers an blame white ppl of today for what happened long ago is wrong... there was white slavery to but you don't see whites fighting an causing mayham over the past that we can't change...I thought leaders are suppose to bring comunities together not give them more reason to hate one another... I'm just saying...everyone needs to come together an stop fighting against one another... accept the past for the past learn from it an move forward to a brighter future.... today there is no division yet at least, we are all the same on.the inside an if ppl don't stop living in the past they are going to keep bringing it up to keep us dividing each other...

Michelle Obama thank you for such a touching, and empowering speech!!

Amazing speech I absolutely loved it! FRIST LADY OBAMA ROCKS!!!!

This entire commencement address is brilliant. But I encourage folks to listen to the last 6 min. 39 secs, if you're short on time. Things get real around 19:40, but she gave voice to my silent struggle at 20:27-20:48. Then she shines light on the solution from 21:00-23:08. I waited a long time to see THIS Michelle Obama. #RealTalk #NotAnExcuse #Vote

❤this message from our first Lady Of the white house 🏡. From Dr Tyrone williams of Chester PA

Who are you? You're Michael Robinson.

Realness.

11:57 - 14:04

To thine own self be true.

I would not say it is RACIST...just very racial. Maybe a little overkill too but in the context of ' Congratulations young black folks, you have made it' it is not offensive.

what a great speech. inspirational to the end

Loved this speech but who is that guy in his own world at the right of screen?

what a world !,what a world!……ok…melt already!!!

"an afro, with a machine gun", come on Michelle. Once you admit being offended by what "others" do, you've lost the game already. Stay strong~

She said the "Coop". I'm done. Love her!!

I'm Sorry I Was Born A White Guy ( An Apology Song To Michele Obama) I'm sorry I was born a white guy Michele Obama I heard someone looked at you wrong And that's why I penned this song I'm so sorry Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Because I'm a white guy I've never had a day of trouble With my head up in the sky I can't say I'm down with the struggle Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Almost 20 years ago you're pullin' down 300K, whatcha got to say for that Michele Obama? I know someone did you wrong and that's why I'm on your side You've never exaggerated or lied Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Everyday in the mirror I cry out to God "Why, oh why Lord, did you make me a white guy?" I never did get an answer I even did a search on Craigslist But I guess I'll have to accept I'm a white guy racist Please forgive me Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Please tell Barack he can tax me more And even show me the door After all I am a white guy I know I deserve even more To make up for the past long ago I'll cry Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama Mama, Mama, Mama oh my, Michele Obama

A couple thoughts about this speech. 1. White people go through just as much of a struggle graduating from college if there families cant provide the money for it just like aftrican americans. 2. It doesn't matter what color your skin is as a recent college graduate i can tell you that without any experience or knowing someone you will get looked right past. 3. Her use of the words "some people" were unnecessary and not much better than saying you people. 4. There are colleges all over this country that are historically african american where white people do not attend. How do you think african amercans would react if there was a white college where african americans did not attend. -just some thoughts i had

What the heck is the problem with the guy in the back right corner???

What an ungrateful, racist professional victim.

God bless you @FLOTUS, its such an amazing speech. i'm impressed

The guy on the right thinks he's in a KZfaq reaction channel

I waited to meet THIS First Lady. #Thankyou

THAT WAS MY SISTER'S GRADUATION OH MEH GOOOOD

I think the reason so called 'white people' may be a bit confused by her comments is because the racism experience is a largely deeply kept secret at a personal level. Only TV personalities and activists talk about it much. My wife is from Australia and she is what would be considered in America 'white'. My neighbors speak to her and even eat her cooking. She is a stay at home mum. The same neighbors don't speak to me... I am an American with all the trimmings including decorated military service and college graduate. It doesn't matter much to them, I guess I am not 'white' enough. My wife doesn't know it and I have never discussed it with her. There is shame in it, but I am not quite sure where the shame should be placed. If I was graduating from college and looking forward to starting a life (work, housing, etc), her comments would save me a lot of grief and confusion; and make me understand the waters I'll be navigating a bit better. If my neighbors were cops with guns, in a hiring position or real estate agents, I would have some real concerns.

In the light of George Floyd's murder and the despair I've felt since then, I needed to hear this speech.

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In 2013 young people though it would be fun to "play the knockout game." To my knowledge this was not limited to a particular race but was engaged by thugs who were black and white. There were many totally innocent people seriously injured and several deaths resulting. Do I cross the street when I see a Black" teen in a hoody approaching? Take the descriptor "Black" out of the question and the answer is it depends if I am packing or with someone who is packing. What is most telling is that Michelle previously told the story of how she was asked by a fellow shopper if she would get a shirt for them. When should told the story that time, she said when she told the person she did not work for the store, the patron replied "I didn't think you do but you are so tall that I though I thought you could reach the shirt." She then went on to say how tickled she was to be treated as a useful everyday person. That is a far cry from her victimhood version in this speech. I wonder how many of today's Black youth are aware that way less than 1% of Whites owned slaves in the pre-Civil War South, Whereas nearly 25% of Free Blacks owned Slaves during the same period. And the Republican Party was founded in Ripon Wisconsin for the express purpose to end slavery and nominated as its first candidate for President a Lawyer from Illinois (of all places) named Abe Lincoln. It was Southern Democrats who fought voting Rights, and wanted Jim Crowe Laws. It was Republican President Dwight Eisenhower who Desegregated the Military and passed the first Civil Rights Act. Democrats have tried to rewrite their own history by literally buying the votes of Blacks (and everyone else) with largely unfunded goodies (I'm gonna get me an Obamaphone). Now Republicans have for decades joined in the pork barreling and together Republicans and Democrats have racked up OVER $167 TRILLION (WITH A "T") in UNFUNDED LIABILITIES (WASHINGTON SPEAK FOR WE HAVE NO PLAN TO ACTUALLY DELIVER ON THE UNDERLYING PROMISES). I AGREE WITH ONE THING SHE SAID, "Vote, Vote, Vote," but I SAY ANYBODY BUT DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS.

I'm not an american but everyrime Michelle delivers a speech, it's always a 'got to feel' for me, goosebumps

Vote Trump.

That was beautiful

Awesome address!

Vive Chicago's

11:35 she started speaking to me! I love her so very much!

Massa syndrome. Massa syndrome everywhere.

I'm Canadian, but... why doesn't she just run for President? I think she could actually win.

Told from the soul....BRILLIANT

Thank you🙏 ALL Thank you🙏 Mama Obama

The Obama administration - bringing race relations back to the 1960s

No need for diversity at this school eh?

funny how she wears black face or white face depending on who shes talking to.......

A great first lady !!! love her so much .......and I'm white

argghhhhhhhhh

she's making this all about her....not the students :(

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Her speech was quite negative! Looking to the past instead of the future. Why not celebrate the progress made since the airmen of Tuskegee than dwell on generations past.

Embrassez bien les filles Malia Obama's et Sacha Obama's Bay bay

You inspire me Mrs Michellel May God continue to expand you🙏🙏🇺🇬

Love from Saudi Arabia :)

Machine: What do you mean you dont see any white students in Africa?

SPECTAULAR!!!! LOVE OUR BEAUTIFUL AND BRILLIANT MRS. OBAMA!!!!

This is ridiculous! I understand, a lot of things have happened to the black community in America through out history, but this was not the time to bring it up. She should be talking about their achievements, what they're going to do in life! She shouldn't be warning them to look out for the white folks trying to drag them down. This makes me think of a girl I knew who had an opportunity to give encouragement and advice to some students on the day of gradation, and instead she dragged on and on about how her mom left her and how terrible her life was, even though everyone in the room had been told by her several times in the past years. She was so hung up on this wrong doing she couldn't put it aside to encourage the students. There's a time and a place to talk about stuff like this and graduation day is not it. Its a time to look towards are future and not be worried about our past.

Votre mari c'est mon frère adoptif...

"Stay true to the most real, most true, most sincere part of yourself" - Michelle Obama

wow, devisive

Love this

She should be ashamed this speech. She should be lifting them up, not pushing them back.

I've never seen a bigger race baither in all my life

after 8 years in the white house traveled the world spending 456,000,000 on vacations - parties every night on your dime - college for free - you really think she cares about you / really?