Barack Obama Criticizes Virus Response in Online Graduation Speech

As protests continue in the fight against racism and police brutality following the tragic death of George Floyd, countless famous faces are urging fans to exercise their right to vote. — And, that doesn’t just mean in the big November election for president, but in upcoming primaries, as well as other elections in states across the country.

We might not have an actual leader in the White House like we used to, but former President Barack Obama is doing what he can to inspire and reassure the people as Black Lives Matter protests continue nationwide.

Former President Barack Obama spoke about the nationwide protests after the death of George Floyd for the first time on camera in a speech on Wednesday.

Former President Barack Obama addressed the nationwide protests after the death of George Floyd for the first time on camera in a speech on Wednesday.

Amid the pandemic and protests, several states — Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. – are holding primaries on June 2.

Rasheeda Frost just priased the former President of the US, Barack Obama after he decided to speak about what has been happening lately across the country following the killing of George Floyd. Check out her message: ‘Our former President has spoken @barackobama #atrueleader #mypresident #letsgotowork,’ Rasheeda posted.

By Denise Petski

The death of George Floyd has prompted outrage around the world and now Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama are speaking out.

In recognition of the graduating high school students who cannot attend physical ceremonies amid the coronavirus pandemic, multiple television networks airedGraduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020 onSaturday. The event featured appearances by LeBron James, who executive produced the special, along with Kevin Hart, Jonas Brothers, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Lena Waithe, Ben Platt, Zendaya, Olivia Wilde and more, with a commencement speech from former President Barack Obama.

With most graduations canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Former President appeared on television and social media platforms to give two virtual commencement addresses—one for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and another for 2020 high school graduates, the latter broadcasted as part of a special called .On May 17, used his time to congratulate students and teachers, but also to call out leaders who "don't have all the answers" and encouraged graduates to learn

By Jordan Moreau

By Jordan Moreau

Barack Obama delivered a motivating commencement speech to the class of 2020 during the Graduate Together virtual event on Saturday, May 16.

It's not every day Barack Obama gives your graduation speech.  In honor of LeBron James' star-studded virtual "Graduate Together" ceremony for the class of 2020 on Saturday night, the 44th president of the United States stepped up to the plate to deliver some uplifting words in these challenging times.  After all, the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing protocols have shuttered schools for months and put an end to traditional graduation ceremonies this year.

Let's give it up for the graduating class of 2020!

Leave it to former president Barack Obama to bring us a bit of hope and positivity amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Dominic Patten

By Jordan Moreau

Traditional graduation ceremonies throughout the world have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with festivities being held online.

By Anita Bennett