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President Obama left Howard University 2016 graduates full of inspiration with his powerful speech as the HBCU graduates enter a new journey.

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President Obama's Commencement Speech at Howard University
President Barack Obama speaks at Howard University's 2016 commencement. (PHOTO : Video Screenshot | https://youtu.be/_K4MctEmkmI)

President Obama left Howard University 2016 graduates full of inspiration with his powerful speech as the HBCU graduates enter a new journey.

President Obama spoke about how the election hasn’t changed the society into a post-racial one despite improved race relations.

Stressing the importance for change, the President emphasized voting is “not just some of the time but all of the time.” He adds: “When we don’t vote we give away our power.”

He encouraged Howard University graduates to

“Be confident in your heritage, be confident in your blackness”

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Unheard Voices, an award-winning, family-operated online news magazine, began in 2004 as a community newsletter serving Neptune, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, N.J. Over time, it grew into a nationally recognized Black-owned media outlet. The publication remains one of the few dedicated to covering social justice issues. Its honors include the NAACP Unsung Hero Award and multiple media innovator awards for excellence in social justice reporting and communications.

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