Chase is the sponsor, so of course it’s also an infomercial about Chase, but I love that they are also celebrating the students and the schools
HBUCs need all the funding and support they can get!
5.
CarolDuhart2
The first uplifting thing this bleak spring I’ve seen. As a sort-of alumni of Central State University, I’m proud to see so many promising graduates now, filled with pride and great accomplishments.
Proud of #Obama for having this idea and continuing to care about all of us.
Delaware State is very dear to me, I grew up a mile from campus and was close friends with the sons and daughters of faculty and was friends with several classmates who became Hornets.
9.
lamh36
.@msdebbieallen has a message for the class of 2020: “Right now you’re going to run, and then you’re going to fly. The world is desperate to hear from you. We need your creativity, your innovation, your ideas!”
Amazing group of speakers, hopefully this will make up for the loss of the “normal” experience for all the grads. I’m hoping it will be memorable in a positive way.
Damn, that’s 2 posts in a row with good news….
16.
lamh36
OBAMA up now!
17.
Comrade Colette Collaboratrice
I find I can’t watch because I keep crying. This is great, but it also makes me so sad and worried for the people graduating now. I grieve for their lost rites of passage and celebrations. I fear for their futures. And I need to coach my HS junior son through his last essay amidst his own intense anxiety and feeling that it’s all for nothing.
18.
lamh36
Oh shit… O’beezy taking shots at Chump once again without even saying his name!!!
Body blows!
19.
Sab
@lamh36: I never knew this before, but we have an affordable housing complex that are townhouses along the Little Cuyahoga River downtown that was financed in a public/private partnership with the private parnership half being mostly alumns from the local Alpha Phi Alpha chapter.
20.
Ceci n est pas mon nym
@lamh36: Yeah, we’re going to get a really Twitter-storm from the throne for the next 24 hours aren’t we?
Dollars to donuts he’ll claim something about “ratings”.
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: It’s not too late. Refresh the page, and then click on the video. If you want to see Barack, move the slider until about 10 minutes from the end. Or watch from the beginning!
24.
lamh36
Oh, shit… Imagine what O’beezy’s gonna say tonight when he has an ENTIRE televised audience for his 2nd commencement speech for Class of 2020 high school students #ShowMeYourWalk
#ObamaCommencement2020
25.
Jim, Foolish Literalist
@WaterGirl: thanks– does it tell you something about me that someone had to tell me I could do this? I mean I knew there would be video on line, but…
Breaking News: “More than anything this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing.” Barack Obama criticized U.S. leaders’ coronavirus response in a virtual commencement speech. https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1261747198850727940
BTW not even the most IMPORTANT and inspiring thing PBO said in that short commencement address. But of course they want Chump’s rage tweets to commence
In all fairness to you, not all videos are like that. Sometimes you are SOL because it’s hard to either get back to the beginning or move around as you want.
@lamh36: Didn’t he do that exact same tweet a couple days ago? Is there really nothing more he has to say about the matter? Is he hoping he can just put that term out there and people will fill it in with whatever they may have disliked about our previous president, like an attack ad mad lib?
I approve the generic hashtag. Tweets about the actual ceremony should be about the kids.
49.
TS (the original)
@WaterGirl: Thank you for that – very early in my world & I missed it all so followed your guide here.
It was a delight to hear a president speak in sentences with logic & care & empathy.
Whatever he says, he will no longer get months of push back that he is not inclusive, he can mention a man who was shot without considering those good white folks who are patrolling the streets for reasons. The media was disgusting in how they treated President Obama when he was in office, yet he carries on regardless.
And I love that he avoids wearing a tie.
50.
HumboldtBlue
#YOMAMAGATE
51.
Msb
Thanks for posting this: informative (I don’t know enough about HBCUs) and inspiring! Much better than either of my commencement addresses.
I kind of miss the beautiful light blue tie he used to wear. He looked so handsome. But I wouldn’t wear a tie, either, if I didn’t have to. But he could have worn a light blue shirt for me! :-)
At this point Barack Obama gets to tell the truth. Too bad for Trump.
I love how President Obama lives rent free in tRump’s head. He will single handedly catalyze tRump’s unforced errors while reinforcing the ideals of the America we strive for.
56.
lamh36
Oooh Contagion is on HBO go. I can finally re-watch it. so of course I’m live-tweeting it
I’m glad there is something on to help people take their minds off current events.
58.
lamh36
Like wow, I know I’m late, but Wow! Like for real…but damn #Contagion really was a blueprint to what’s going on right now with COVID-19!!!
59.
The Thin Black Duke
I feel blessed that I lived in a world where Obama was my President.
60.
lamh36
Dafuq was this shit a DOCUMENTARY or a work of fiction!
#Contagion
61.
lamh36
I mean they even got the paranoia of regular folks on pointe!
I swear I saw this movie before. Never realize how accurate this movie had the possibliltiy to be.
DAMN!
What was the reception of this film when it came out?
#Contagion
!
I swear I saw this movie before. Never realize how accurate this movie had the possibliltiy to b.
DAMN!
What was the reception of this film when it came out?
@The Thin Black Duke: That last year Barack was president was a tough one for me. I actually made a list of things I should be grateful for every day, and read my list every day to add a positive perspective to my life. “Barack Obama is our President was one of the things on my list.
People kept saying “I can’t wait until November” and I kept thinking “there’s no guarantee what the outcome will be, so let’s not wish away this time we have left with Barack Obama”.
But it was still a tremendous shock when the dumpster won. It’s been a long 4 years.
lamh36
Thanks Cheryl!
This will be the first remarks PBO gives for the day.
Plus great performances.
I also love that they are introducing outstanding students and letting them speak!
lamh36
Oh and check out the hashtag #ShowMeYourWalk folks are posting pics and stuff of graduates!
lamh36
ICYMI:
@KamauMandela 2h2 hours ago
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@JoeBiden Opens@DelStateUniv 2020 graduation. The best HBCU in the US, DSU. You’ll always be #1 in my book. You brought me to the dance. We have a real opportunity to come out of this crisis stronger than we’ve ever been. Congratulations! We need you. -JB#ShowMeYourWalkhttps://twitter.com/KamauMandela/status/1261699630414344195
lamh36
Chase is the sponsor, so of course it’s also an infomercial about Chase, but I love that they are also celebrating the students and the schools
HBUCs need all the funding and support they can get!
CarolDuhart2
The first uplifting thing this bleak spring I’ve seen. As a sort-of alumni of Central State University, I’m proud to see so many promising graduates now, filled with pride and great accomplishments.
Proud of #Obama for having this idea and continuing to care about all of us.
zhena gogolia
@lamh36:
Very nice.
He’s old but he’s a good public servant.
TaMara (HFG)
Omari Hardwick just gave me chills. I had to back up and listen again.
HumboldtBlue
@TaMara (HFG):
That was brilliant.
@lamh36:
Delaware State is very dear to me, I grew up a mile from campus and was close friends with the sons and daughters of faculty and was friends with several classmates who became Hornets.
lamh36
LuciaMia
Did they say how long this is?
HumboldtBlue
@LuciaMia:
It’s looking like it will be two hours or so, but I’ve seen no firm time estimate.
Ceci n est pas mon nym
Lots of great speakers. Kamala Harris just came on at 3:10 pm.
HumboldtBlue
Kamala Harris has got be an AKA, right? I can’t see her as a Delta.
We get Doug E. Fresh and no Slick Rick?
lamh36
@HumboldtBlue: yup she’s an AKA
LeftCoastYankee
Amazing group of speakers, hopefully this will make up for the loss of the “normal” experience for all the grads. I’m hoping it will be memorable in a positive way.
Damn, that’s 2 posts in a row with good news….
lamh36
OBAMA up now!
Comrade Colette Collaboratrice
I find I can’t watch because I keep crying. This is great, but it also makes me so sad and worried for the people graduating now. I grieve for their lost rites of passage and celebrations. I fear for their futures. And I need to coach my HS junior son through his last essay amidst his own intense anxiety and feeling that it’s all for nothing.
lamh36
Oh shit… O’beezy taking shots at Chump once again without even saying his name!!!
Body blows!
Sab
@lamh36: I never knew this before, but we have an affordable housing complex that are townhouses along the Little Cuyahoga River downtown that was financed in a public/private partnership with the private parnership half being mostly alumns from the local Alpha Phi Alpha chapter.
Ceci n est pas mon nym
@lamh36: Yeah, we’re going to get a really Twitter-storm from the throne for the next 24 hours aren’t we?
Dollars to donuts he’ll claim something about “ratings”.
Dorothy A. Winsor
Obama was inspiring.
Jim, Foolish Literalist
@Dorothy A. Winsor: oh hell, I missed it? I thought it was an evening thing
WaterGirl
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: It’s not too late. Refresh the page, and then click on the video. If you want to see Barack, move the slider until about 10 minutes from the end. Or watch from the beginning!
lamh36
Oh, shit… Imagine what O’beezy’s gonna say tonight when he has an ENTIRE televised audience for his 2nd commencement speech for Class of 2020 high school students #ShowMeYourWalk
#ObamaCommencement2020
Jim, Foolish Literalist
@WaterGirl: thanks– does it tell you something about me that someone had to tell me I could do this? I mean I knew there would be video on line, but…
It’s a wonder I manage to post on this blog
lamh36
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: he’s giving TWO commencement addresses.
The first one just aired on YouTube was for HBCU college grads.
The nationally televised one on all major nets will be tonight and that’s for high school Class of 2020
zhena gogolia
@Jim, Foolish Literalist:
I learned this during impeachment — even though it’s live, you can go back and watch what you missed.
Jim, Foolish Literalist
@lamh36:
thanks
lamh36
And here we go, the first hottake from political media…NYT of course.
BTW not even the most IMPORTANT and inspiring thing PBO said in that short commencement address. But of course they want Chump’s rage tweets to commence
WaterGirl
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: hahaha
In all fairness to you, not all videos are like that. Sometimes you are SOL because it’s hard to either get back to the beginning or move around as you want.
This one makes it easy!
japa21
@Dorothy A. Winsor:
Yes he was. Damn, I miss him. One of the best things this year will be hearing him more as he is campaigning for Biden.
lamh36
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: And it is likely to be a completely different speech with different references.
This speech was focused on HBCU grad and mentioned history and unique struggles for HBCU grad student.
But he did throw enough digs at the current admin w/o naming names that was as masterful as we’ve come to expect from him!
Jim, Foolish Literalist
very nice– I hope the transcript is publishe
ETA: @lamh36: I saw The Beast had sent out over 50 tweets by noon, so he’s already worked up. There may be a new record today
rikyrah
I enjoyed all that I watched.
Sigh…how I miss 44.
He threw all kinds of shade, in only the way he can…tee hee hee.
Already got tonight’s commencement on the DVR.
Baud
#Obamagate?
No, #ObamaGreat!
WaterGirl
@Baud: If I were on twitter, I would push that hard.
lamh36
Chump obviously watched the speech, or someone in his orbit did. Check out the timestamp
BWHAHAA.
he might just stroke out tonight when the Gradutate Together speech in on EVERY major broadcast net!
Baud
@WaterGirl:
Maybe lamh36: can do it.
zhena gogolia
@Baud:
I saw that. It’s very inspiring.
zhena gogolia
@WaterGirl:
Me too. A lot of people are.
Dorothy A. Winsor
lamh36
@Baud: actually the ObamaGreat hashtag was pushed a bit but didn’t catch on
Baud
@lamh36:
Aww. I actually didn’t see it on Twitter.
zhena gogolia
@lamh36:
There are a lot of good tweets here, though.
https://twitter.com/hashtag/obamagreat?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ehashtag
Krope, the Formerly Dope
@lamh36: Didn’t he do that exact same tweet a couple days ago? Is there really nothing more he has to say about the matter? Is he hoping he can just put that term out there and people will fill it in with whatever they may have disliked about our previous president, like an attack ad mad lib?
lamh36
@Baud: It’s here…
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ObamaGreat&src=typd
Most are likely gonna use the hashtag #ObamaCommencement2020 or just #Obama for the Graduate Together virtual ceremony
lamh36
@Krope, the Formerly Dope: He also tweeted one of those weird photoshopped viral vids, but I refuse to post it
Baud
@lamh36:
I approve the generic hashtag. Tweets about the actual ceremony should be about the kids.
TS (the original)
@WaterGirl: Thank you for that – very early in my world & I missed it all so followed your guide here.
It was a delight to hear a president speak in sentences with logic & care & empathy.
Whatever he says, he will no longer get months of push back that he is not inclusive, he can mention a man who was shot without considering those good white folks who are patrolling the streets for reasons. The media was disgusting in how they treated President Obama when he was in office, yet he carries on regardless.
And I love that he avoids wearing a tie.
HumboldtBlue
#YOMAMAGATE
Msb
Thanks for posting this: informative (I don’t know enough about HBCUs) and inspiring! Much better than either of my commencement addresses.
WaterGirl
@TS (the original): I noticed that he wasn’t wearing a tie, too!
I kind of miss the beautiful light blue tie he used to wear. He looked so handsome. But I wouldn’t wear a tie, either, if I didn’t have to. But he could have worn a light blue shirt for me! :-)
At this point Barack Obama gets to tell the truth. Too bad for Trump.
TS (the original)
@lamh36:
And just look at the picture they chose to use with that tweet – they will never stop attacking the black guy.
pamelabrown53
@Dorothy A. Winsor:
Thank you! I love how he always goes a step further and stresses inclusiveness and building coalitions.
Meaningful change cannot occur if we are not there for each other.
pamelabrown53
@WaterGirl:
I love how President Obama lives rent free in tRump’s head. He will single handedly catalyze tRump’s unforced errors while reinforcing the ideals of the America we strive for.
lamh36
Oooh Contagion is on HBO go. I can finally re-watch it. so of course I’m live-tweeting it
Baud
@lamh36:
I’m glad there is something on to help people take their minds off current events.
lamh36
Like wow, I know I’m late, but Wow! Like for real…but damn #Contagion really was a blueprint to what’s going on right now with COVID-19!!!
The Thin Black Duke
I feel blessed that I lived in a world where Obama was my President.
lamh36
Dafuq was this shit a DOCUMENTARY or a work of fiction!
#Contagion
lamh36
I mean they even got the paranoia of regular folks on pointe!
I swear I saw this movie before. Never realize how accurate this movie had the possibliltiy to be.
DAMN!
What was the reception of this film when it came out?
#Contagion
!
I swear I saw this movie before. Never realize how accurate this movie had the possibliltiy to b.
DAMN!
What was the reception of this film when it came out?
#Contagion
WaterGirl
@The Thin Black Duke: That last year Barack was president was a tough one for me. I actually made a list of things I should be grateful for every day, and read my list every day to add a positive perspective to my life. “Barack Obama is our President was one of the things on my list.
People kept saying “I can’t wait until November” and I kept thinking “there’s no guarantee what the outcome will be, so let’s not wish away this time we have left with Barack Obama”.
But it was still a tremendous shock when the dumpster won. It’s been a long 4 years.
zhena gogolia
@WaterGirl:
It’s been a nightmare. I had such hope for 8 years, and now this.
WaterGirl
@zhena gogolia: Yep.
I can’t believe that some people thought Barack Obama was the anti-Christ, and those are the people who love Trump.
A nightmare, yes, and an eye-opening one.
AnnMcC
Many thanks for linking to this afternoon’s HBCU event.