'You are the light and the change we need in this world,' Common told grads during the ChicagoGrads2020 ceremony.
Common attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA.Grad 2020: For Chicago. By ChicagoDuring the ceremony, which aired on local stations, the Oscar-winning songwriter praised the grads for their achievement during the global coronavirus pandemic, which has canceled milestone celebrations such as graduations and proms around the country.
"You all have accomplished something that no other class in the history of America, in the history of Chicago, in the history of anywhere has accomplished. You all accomplished graduation and made it to your graduation to get your diplomas in a time when the world has never seen anything like this," said Common via video message."You all will always be remembered as historymakers at a time in history when things were changing.
He also urged graduates to remember the strength and power within them as they move forward in their lives and contribute to society. "You all have achieved things at certain levels and put your minds toward things that many people may not have been able to overcome and rise above, but you have, Class of 2020," continued the Windy City native.
He ended his speech by sharing how much the Class of 2020 has touched him."I'm inspired by you all. I value you," said Common."You are the light and the change we need in this world."and Dick Clark Productions compiled a video of more than 20 artists sending their best wishes to the graduates. Among them were DJ Khaled, Thomas Rhett, Saweetie, and others.
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