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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)
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President Obama left Howard University 2016 graduates full of inspiration with his powerful speech at the HBCU.

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

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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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