Smokey Robinson

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, legendary musical artist Smokey Robinson reminds graduating seniors that they are equipped with knowledge and power to take with them into the future.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Commencement Speeches for the Class of twenty is a production
of I Heart Radio. Class of Parents, Faculty, Rising graduates,
Welcome to commencement. You made it. This year is a

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little different, a difficult time to graduate because the traditional
graduation day has been put on hold. So we're bringing
it to you wherever you are because this is still
your day, your moment, and now put your hands together.
It's time to be inspired. This year's commencement speaker the
one and only Smokey Robinson. Hi, Smokey Robbins into here.

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I'm talking to all of you graduates of who have
been through this problem of heaven to study at home,
and it's so different for all of you to have
to devote your time at home and really be committed
to that without skimping on it because of the fact
that you're not really in school. I am so proud
of all of you. I'm so happy for all of
you who are graduating this year. I want to say

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to you that the best thing you can do is
what you have done and get an education. Education is
the best thing for you. Knowledge is power, so keep
that in mind for whatever you embark upon. For your
kids who are graduating from high school. If you're going
to a college, pick a college where you know they're
going to give you what you're looking for for your life.

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For all of your college graduates, you're embarking upon your
life now, you're going down into the world and you're
gonna make a name and a place for yourself and
make sure that you have something that you really, really
really want to do, because that's so important. And I'm
proud of you. I'm proud of the fact that you
have gone through this virus thing and getting your education
any way, that you didn't let it stop you, that

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you wanted to do this so badly until you let
nothing stop you from getting an education. It's so powerful.
Knowledge is power. You're equipped now, you're equipped with that knowledge.
You equip with that power. So go out gonna make
the best of your lives. And for your high school graduates,
like I said, pick a college that has a subject

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that you really, really really want to do, because that
way you will pay close attention to it and do
the right things for yourself. I'm so proud of all
of you. Congratulations and have a great life. You can

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