Harvard grad wows crowd with spoken word commencement address

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8 жыл бұрын

2016 Harvard graduate Donovan Livingston delivered a powerful, inspirational and poetic speech during commencement. CBSN's Josh Elliott has more on the spoken word that's getting attention online.

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@tamacoles 7 жыл бұрын

'Injustice is telling them education is the key, yet you continue to change the locks.'

@AdamRoaOfficial 7 жыл бұрын

such an amazing line

@youtubefriends5391 7 жыл бұрын

taz coles

@ms.shieldsteacheswriting7850 7 жыл бұрын

Every line is golden! Imagine what it would be like to be one of his students. The fact that he aspires to be a teacher just thrills me!

@melissajamma5553 3 жыл бұрын

He speaks truth. This is the reality of this.

@zaneturner6495 2 жыл бұрын

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@steviewats0n 8 жыл бұрын

"Injustice is telling them they are stars with out acknowledging the night that surrounds them." I'm proud of this man. Thank god for people like him.

@petchison37 8 жыл бұрын

Those of us who know world history, the history of education, and the plight of black African Americans in regards to both understand and appreciate this young man's message. I hope that those who missed the point can study the references that he made and use that education to "lift off" from ignorance.

@nguvumalisamuel9825 7 жыл бұрын

petchison37

@dreambigbigger1622 7 жыл бұрын

MrCupse so much hate my brother let's spread love

@simplyash1911 4 жыл бұрын

“I’ve been the black hole in the classroom for far too long” I felt that so much I had to pause the video 😕

@TravelBandit 7 жыл бұрын

More barz than most rappers since 2005

@theo865 7 жыл бұрын

Yoons Tube Naaaah give these a listen AJ Tracey Skepta JME Frisco Wretch 32 Mostack Avelino 67 Krept & Konan Abra Cadabra Berna Chip Showkey Kano Giggs Jammz Kamikaze Wiley Section Boyz Kojo Funds J Hus

@keziaabloso9021 7 жыл бұрын

SkankHunt42 basically just listen to some london grime

@IThink2b 8 жыл бұрын

A Bright Future can't wait to hear more from him.

@tess-ellabrooks3289 21 күн бұрын

I plan to start my school year with this message. Every educator needs to listen to this, the power of impact is sometimes lost in the daily responsibilities of racing to the standardized tests.

@kattyypoo23 7 жыл бұрын

So authentic and powerful- can't wait to see what the future has in store for him!!!

@crystalh361 8 жыл бұрын

This is my daughter's email address. I've never put one together for myself . . . never really interested. This story on GMA interested me enough to take a peak. Some of you have really amazed me. This was absolutely beautiful!! As I listened, the imagery was so amazingly powerful that I came away with goosebumps!! How lucky had I been?? I was beyond grateful that this kid shared something so personal and moving with us all. ( P. S. I'm an old white woman . . . make of that what you will! )

@ItumelengS 5 жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Gittens are you a hater, are you mad

@annamartin9816 8 жыл бұрын

Each one teach one, we shall no forget.

@Hey-tc2lh 7 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful speeches I have ever heard. I will not forget this. Amazing vid :)

@musamhawu 7 жыл бұрын

This poem should be printed and posted on every black child's bedroom wall.

@carmenharris3139 6 жыл бұрын

YES, YES, YES! PHENOMENAL "GENERATIONAL" MESSAGE

@MIG95374 5 жыл бұрын

Best spoken word I've ever heard. I really hope he goes far in life.

@resilientwriter 8 жыл бұрын

This is truly remarkable. It never crossed my mind that someone could do a poem for a commencement speech, but I'm so glad he was allowed to do this. His poem possessed so many important points. Thank you for sharing this!

@Blessyourheart112 6 жыл бұрын

He is the passionate educator that I wish I had had.

@ItumelengS 5 жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Gittens are you a hater, are you mad

@user-pd8rc7tz4h 7 жыл бұрын

that is a very articulate and sound mind and yes he''s crazy true word artist

@fannishfanning160 7 жыл бұрын

The fact that he is from the School of Education warms my heart. :)

@ItumelengS 5 жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Gittens are you a hater, are you mad

@salazar4400 8 жыл бұрын

We need to take down the walls we have between each other as humans with love. That is the only way.

@Successful504 5 жыл бұрын

Justice first, for all; then peace & kum-bi-ya....

@Gshkent 3 жыл бұрын

That passion is truth, your words are such truth!

@072246102 7 жыл бұрын

amazing speech!! the kind of analogy he has put forth through celestial words like star black hole and galaxy, is something which directly went into the heart. Thank You!!

@mayaamis 2 жыл бұрын

bless you Donovan beautiful speech from a bright young man :) I wish you a beautiful life and bright future you deserve!!

@toddsnyder8682 5 жыл бұрын

This young man is AWOKE my friends!

@Qstar36 7 жыл бұрын

POWERFUL!!!

@BinaPgh412 5 жыл бұрын

Yassss, I do not know this young man but yet...I am proud..

@SHELOPable 8 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!

@i_c_ur_bs8721 5 жыл бұрын

"Education is the sleep that precedes the American dream so wake up", wow. You better say it brother.

@dennistanui7085 4 жыл бұрын

simply powerful.......

@frankluis4653 7 жыл бұрын

The sun, moon and truth ; u can't hide

@tierrajones-ruff1426 3 жыл бұрын

"The only difference between the classroom and a plantation....is time"

@rjmiro 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@sierrajones5035 6 жыл бұрын

OMG that was so uplifting

@duomingkehover 6 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful 🙌🏾 yes.

@BARBARA-yp7tn 8 жыл бұрын

I THANK GOD FOR YOU DONOVAN LIVINGSTON AND ALL OF YOUR PEERS NO MATTER THE RACE. 2016 I WAS SEARCHING SOME HOW TO HEAR A VOICE OF STRENGTH AND POWER YOU ARE ONE THIS DAY THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SAFE ON YOUR JOURNEY.

@ItumelengS 5 жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Gittens are you a hater, are you mad

@MICH3LL3MLIV3 7 жыл бұрын

love this

@MrGramatix 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome man

@aleeshasarr 7 жыл бұрын

Tall, dark...handsome...AND smart, what more can you ask for😂

@ashleyseckel948 4 жыл бұрын

Aleesha Rose his girlfriend’s number

@akekestory493 4 жыл бұрын

@@ashleyseckel948 weak 😂

@Viper-lv8if 4 жыл бұрын

Ashley Seckel 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@ShuyanStoryTeller 8 жыл бұрын

great speech.

@bethfisher847 6 жыл бұрын

Blown away

@johnwalter5875 6 жыл бұрын

speechless

@ashleykirkland6699 6 жыл бұрын

Powerful

@yeevlauj4016 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing! 🙏

@naomigary7930 7 жыл бұрын

AMAZING

@elijahjobmason4638 8 жыл бұрын

Betta' go on head black man

@speakvisionspeak 4 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal!!

@nicolelynnbledsoe1140 5 жыл бұрын

2019 ✨💕

@sadatimk758 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk congratulations

@miabrady5556 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely.

@franksangmor9375 4 жыл бұрын

It has been great oo

@alexandria4401 6 жыл бұрын

Yessss black excellence

@maryniangasa2624 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@savedbychrist23 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo !!!!

@cinecobafi8640 8 жыл бұрын

I thought that was Usher

@JENNYMAE32 7 жыл бұрын

CINE COBAFI I thought he was the guy from the show "the game"

@meloyonce8196 7 жыл бұрын

Jennymae Joseph .. me too

@Stephen-xb1qb 6 жыл бұрын

Me too 😂😂😂

@ToyToy008 5 жыл бұрын

Jennymae Joseph Lol Derwin... they do favor 😄😊

@IvoirRienna 8 жыл бұрын

I vote Donavan Livingston for PRESIDENT...Trump out.

@IvoirRienna 7 жыл бұрын

LOL, another hater hahaha

@sateeva000 7 жыл бұрын

Chucky Justice nigga I don't even know you..So..Yeah.go bully someone else

@Shenruss 7 жыл бұрын

Forget President of the US; make him President of BET! We could *gaurauntee* some worthwhile programming that speaks to Afro-Americans and actually does the job schools aren't!

@luism4165 5 жыл бұрын

Cassandra Gordon how was he a rapist?

@abousidi75 8 жыл бұрын

Who suffers more: The hater or the one who is hated? It's so sad to see so many negative racist comment. Instead of commenting on THE SPEECH (which seems to be the main focus here), they see a color. Lol. I always wonder how hard it is to live a life like theirs. Constant stress, increase in blood pressure etc. Cannot watch sport (99% of teams have a colored person, unless we're talking hockey and a few others), cannot happily watch TV, travel to work, at work, shopping etc...everywhere at some point they cross a color person. So basically they hate almost EVERY SINGLE DAY of their life. Very unhealthy. And most of them will display a large smile when they talk to you, claim they're true religious people or simply never display any sign of hate unless it's behind a keyboard. HARD LIFE! May God (or who ever you believe in) help us all!

@yossi8911 Жыл бұрын

Listen to the “Yes!” At proximate: 4:15 Says it all.

@darriellecburke 7 жыл бұрын

That was fire

@AdamRoaOfficial 7 жыл бұрын

agreed

@maryniangasa2624 3 жыл бұрын

Woooow

@bhaynes8877 6 жыл бұрын

As we crash into EVERYTHING!!!⭐️💫🌚💫 where is that damn finger snapping emoji🤬😩

@estencohen380 7 жыл бұрын

very nice

@amk5427 7 жыл бұрын

Wohhh Beautiful Masterpiece

@rickyeagan 3 жыл бұрын

I would pay money to be in this guys classroom

@hereb4youtube523 6 жыл бұрын

wow

@prayingmantix2929 7 жыл бұрын

this is my thang...love of spoke poetry

@mistyz2163 7 жыл бұрын

very Nice!! 💫

@nickgonzalez7619 7 жыл бұрын

Jesus loves yall

@emlaughlin1855 7 жыл бұрын

comments like this make my day, thank you & god bless

@maryniangasa2624 2 жыл бұрын

well done brother

@oliviasmith8782 6 жыл бұрын

Pooch hall that you ? P.S. love this poem

@corinnaturner3320 6 жыл бұрын

Genius. ❤️

@Obabynation 4 жыл бұрын

Lloyd Gittens what’s the problem?

@suecarrigan4765 5 жыл бұрын

Wow now that's what you call the epitomy of genius. Lift of young man and fluorish

@KatTheArtist 4 жыл бұрын

💙💙💙

@aminahadcock603 3 жыл бұрын

gone brother! yes indeed! we are constellations orbiting on the microcosmic level. yes young man! I satute you! thankyou for sharing your gift!

@jamesleynardmunar4674 5 жыл бұрын

Hope I will make a poem that surpasses these one

@samueldzombo4061 6 жыл бұрын

yes, education is no equalizer

@girmamogus9887 3 жыл бұрын

Sky is not the limit, just the beginning so lift off!

@random8channel55 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@twilalove3886 4 жыл бұрын

I 💗 ❤️ 💝

@okeyojacob3498 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson man..... FAST

@abbeyjones1203 8 жыл бұрын

I want him to be our president

@KhmerL0VEKhmer 7 жыл бұрын

❤

@masibuleleyokwana7938 8 жыл бұрын

eeeee this young man is ncwaaaaaaaa . do your thing boss

@William_Clinton_Muguai 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder what kind of singing vocals this guy would produce!

@rosey5976 3 жыл бұрын

Can someone please explain this?What is his message in this poem??

@89heatstroke48 4 жыл бұрын

How does Livingston suggest his classmates challenge the injustices that attempt to keep them from their dreams?

@axucaroso 8 жыл бұрын

build bridges not walls

@S955US84 8 жыл бұрын

By way of preferential admission policies, the percentage of American college students who are Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, black, and American Indian/Alaska Native has been increasing. In 2013, the percentage of Hispanic students was 16 percent, Asian/Pacific Islander students - 6 percent, black students 15 percent, American Indian/Alaska Native 0.8 percent. That's almost 40% minorities.

@nguvumalisamuel9825 7 жыл бұрын

S955US84

@cwilson1300 5 жыл бұрын

wow. this is a profound and remarkable speech that would last for generations to come. Wll done livingston. In addition, he has the suriname of a white explorer who wrote the book Africa a dark continent. That's a ironic.

@zainabatiyah2397 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me the message that he is trying to give

@shirley9209 Жыл бұрын

Whatever message he's giving is too long he lost me in the beginning.

@themilitaryscoop2148 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Black History Month!

@naquajagaines8199 4 жыл бұрын

we were not born to be commmon, but born to be comets

@onorato49 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like Cudi

@quickfixengineeringltd8035 4 жыл бұрын

He rapping

@MrsQ-nc1jw 7 жыл бұрын

Just is not complete with Just 1

@benmayfian9396 7 жыл бұрын

How does America have that in it's country but have THAT (Donald) as president

@billiepelusa 5 жыл бұрын

I ask myself the same. I guess every country has its achievements to be proud and its shames...We have to fight for the first ones, because the strange thing and what we have to wonder about is why we are putting the worst shame in the power, and ignoring beautiful minds and souls like this. Not only happens in USA, unfortunately. But luckily, and as we see here, all of us can change it. We have to try. Good luck from the other side of the Atlantic, greetings from Spain (sorry for my English)

@ItumelengS 5 жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Gittens are you a hater, are you mad

@shirley9209 Жыл бұрын

The only reason they're wowing him him is because of the Harvard not because of that poem.

@jeditz8474 5 ай бұрын

@shirley9209 5 ай бұрын

@@jeditz8474 Oh yeah, for real.

@CCK2736 7 жыл бұрын

this is what happens when rappers go to harvard (,':0)

@Steface52 7 жыл бұрын

Yo dis coco speaks for Irish people so elequently. Dis buoy be educated!!! Now yu da man

@ItsNotRealLife 5 жыл бұрын

oh offs its about slavery - AGAIN!

@harveymyers6052 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's what you believe it's about slavery. I GUESS Mr. Harvard real talk above your head.

@walterromanoff2953 4 жыл бұрын

You need to get saved and talk about Jesus You speak well now talking about nonsense

@acerigusacommunications1469 8 жыл бұрын

as someone who loves spoken word and poetry in general and writes some himself i have to say that this is really well written but the content is just obnoxious. if he was just writing this for fun it might be cool but at this "commencement" i just think its inappropriate.

@Fengshawn86 4 жыл бұрын

... that is one of the most boring, shallow, and cliche spoken word poems I’ve ever heard. Full of vain meaning, and self-worship falsities... if he’s smart- he proves the opposite with his poem...