Beyoncé Commencement Speech | Dear Class Of 2020

Dear Class of 2020 is a virtual commencement celebration bringing together inspirational leaders and artists to celebrate graduates, their families, and their communities.

[jaydahaa]

beyonce really just spoke to us for 10 minutes straight. never have i ever felt more blessed

[yael_is_yes]

"I may have won 26 grammies but I've lost 46 times"

That spoke to me. ❤❤❤

[nyasajain]

“ Never feel entitled to win “
This is going to stay with me throughout my whole damn life

[dantery]

Why do I feel like her speech is not just for Class of 2020? Her message is really indeed applicable for every human being that are still alive and fighting this year 2020.

[ad]

I don't know why people hate on her speaking voice, it sounds so smooth and deep and grown.

[sleepy]

Beyoncé sounds like a true caring mom- and she probably is 😭

[m.d.m]

I see some negative comments about the speech seeming rehearsed. Of course it’s rehearsed. Valedictorians rehearse, Presidents rehearse, MLK rehearsed. That’s what you do when you want to cover major topics, and speak with accuracy and meaning to your audience. You can tell she spoke from the heart as she related to our struggle through her own experiences in life, no one could have written that except her. Don’t be the negativity she’s speaking about.

[peachypaigee]

When Bey said “I’m so proud of you” I literally cried 🥺 congrats to the class of 2020

[jjm]

This really opened my heart and eyes. I’m in that stage where I’m letting failure and the people get to me. Criticism and negativity from the people and from myself ruin me and I feel like I’m not enough or powerful enough to show who I really am with my gifts. After seeing this, this gave me so much hope, she admits to having failures just as much as success and she keeps going, she admits that it should be about honesty and diligence than winning, she even admits that I don’t have to act, speak, or look a certain way to show the real me. Thank you Beyoncé ❤️

[Cinemashed]

This is how to give a speech. This is how to motivate people and let them see all works of life. Not just glorifying success, but telling them to be ready to fail and use that failure as a stepping stone to greatness. I'm still learning, still growing, and glad I watched this video.

[jamesgest]

People think once they’ve hit a certain age it’s too late, it’s never too late. Go after what you want

[phioanhhuynh]

She has an angel's voice. This is the best sound I've heard today.

[DANYDOINGRANDOM]

When you're a great singer....even your speaking voice sounds like music....

[SwaggaJonez]

I’m not even graduating this year and I felt like she spoke to me 🤞🏾🖤

[Eat_The_Rich_]

She hasn't aged at all in the last 20 years.

[ru_k]

I'm class of 2021 but, I appreciate her words either way. It applies to anyone.
"The world will respect you as much as you respect your self." - Yoncé

[abdullahtk]

i love how she was able to beautifully blend all current events while also empowering all marginalized identities !!!!

[peppa_pig_]

I read a lot of "motivational" content but Beyonce's speech especially resonated with me as a 2020 college graduate. One of the most inspirational messages I've heard lately. I took a lot of notes.

[lizyork]

Everytime I fell down and feel like stress got me like heck, I always watch this. She is just an inspiration for me and such an empowerment.

[katenash]

"How to celebrate individuality and the importance of investing in myself."
I really felt that