Harvard Graduation Speech Called 'The Most Powerful' EVER [FULL SPEECH]

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Published 2016-05-27

Donovan Livingston, a master's candidate at Harvard University, was selected to speak at the school's convocation Wednesday. After he performed his poem titled "Lift Off," Donovan Livingston's speech went viral, with over 5 million tuning in.

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@kennysanders3364 8 years ago

This guy proves there is still hope for America, God bless him.
@pixelcraftbuilds7421 7 years ago

My English teacher showed this speech to the whole class as an example for the speech we would do the next week. She told us that this speech was what kept her going as a teacher and made her remember her purpose. And I can tell you she was not the one to be easily amazed. Wonderful speech.
@JenkinsLisaC 8 years ago

"The sky is NOT the limit. It's only the beginning."
@lasic9874 4 years ago

anyone else doing this for quarantine schooling?
@oyinolavic 5 years ago

"Education is the key.. while you keep changing the locks. Education is no equalizer! " I felt that in my soul!
@reggienovenario2864 1 year ago

"None of us were meant to be common, we were born to be comets" Powerful words
@xjapslap6212 7 years ago

Such a well spoken and confident speech. Very intelligent man.
@basslinin 8 years ago

His name is Donovan Livingston
@Thad2sana 8 years ago

From one educator to another, Righteous words of encouragement. Donavan Livingston the best is yet to come.🎓
@cluelessintellect 6 years ago

He's been preparing for that speech his whole life! Glorrrrryyyyy!!!!
@will0127 5 years ago

Spoken word poetry is a beautiful flow of ones inner feelings. My bucket list is to perform my poetry in a crowd that one can relate too. This video gives me hope and courage to do that one day. Great job man! This is my favorite piece
@figureoutman 7 years ago

"I've been the black whole in a classroom for far too long, absorbing everything without allowing my light to escape... " SO MOVING!!!
@Nike4426 8 years ago

He's going to be such an amazing educator, wish I would have had him as a teacher
@zbaby6938 8 years ago

Such a beautiful speech, shining light on the subjects people are afraid to talk about and he just hit the nail on the head. Bless up
@briannacarr3460 3 years ago

WOW, did this move anyone else to tears? literally, so inspiring!
@karonhaddaway8949 8 years ago

So inspiring Donovan! You are a bright shining star, and oh my, the places you will go!
@lakers3110 5 years ago

Speeches of this caliber are hard to come by. I’m glad I got to witness this immense talent.
@belleleighvard2548 8 years ago

To all the negatives, you have to be educated to understand his voice
@RandomPerson-ml8ej 7 years ago

Amazing! We need more passionate people like this guy
@LaremDuh 6 years ago

Whenever he closes his eyes, I feel like he has his singing his words. You can hear his heart in each word.