In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green encourages graduates to take a minute to remember and appreciate all of the people in their lives who have loved them up to this moment.

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In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, Josh Clark, co-host of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, divulges secrets to graduates that their parents and teachers may have neglected to tell them.

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In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Katie Couric passes the torch for her generation to the graduating seniors and urges them to "be the change" they want to see in the world.

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In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, pop singer/songwriter Kesha encourages young people to re-examine their lives in the midst of these uncertain times, and to take a deep breath, step back, and ask "what should this new normal look like."

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Khalid is an American singer and songwriter, who rose to fame with his debut single 'Location' which peaked at No. 16 on the 'US Billboard Hot 100' chart. His debut studio album 'American Teen', which was consciously named such to combat stereotypical views on 'proper American', was equally successful and reached No. 4 on 'US Billboard 200' albums chart.

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In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, Grammy-award winning singer Mary J. Blige offers words of inspiration to graduates, empowering them to use this moment of stillness to sharpen their minds, their talents, and their swords.

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In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, Mellody Hobson, president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments and former chairman of DreamWorks Animation, provides real world advice and discusses the importance of valuing time, money, and people. She provides real-world advice that will point graduates toward a more secure financial future.

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In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert inspires graduating seniors to follow their passions, find things that make them happy, and use their passions to help spread happiness to other people.

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In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Pitbull offers words of encouragement and advice to graduating seniors.

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