Chadwick Boseman's commencement speech at Howard University in 2018: 'Everything that you fought for was not for yourself, it was for those who came after you.'
to make several changes to its policies, including policies concerning sexual assault. Of the demonstrations, Chadwick said to the students: "Everything that you fought for was not for yourself, it was for those who came after you." He also noted: "The fact that you have struggled with this university that you loved is a sign that you can use your education to improve the world that you are entering.
In addition to touching on the protests from earlier this spring, Chadwick bestowed several nuggets of wisdom for the soon-to-be-alums. "Invest in the importance of this moment and cherish it," the actor, referring to the students' graduation day. "Savor the tastes of your triumphs today. Don't just swallow the moment whole without digesting what is actually happening."
He also encouraged the students to focus on finding their purpose, not just their job or career. "Purpose is an essential element of you," Chadwick explained. "It is the reason you are on the planet at this particular time in history."
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