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Howard University Commencement Speeches
3 addresses catalogued from 2007-2018, with links to original sources, videos, transcripts, summaries, and visual speech maps where available.
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In his 2016 Howard University commencement address, President Obama argues that America, the world, and race relations have measurably improved over his lifetime while acknowledging persistent gaps in economic opportu...
Oprah Winfrey addresses Howard's 2007 graduating class, urging them to know who they are, honor their personal calling, and live with gratitude and integrity rather than chasing conventional success. Drawing on storie...
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2018
Actor and Howard University alumnus / Speaker / Class of 2018
2016
44th President of the United States / Speaker / Class of 2016
2007
Field: arts / Speaker / Class of 2007