Obama To Graduates: Band Together To Save Environment, Beat Pandemics

In a series of commencement speeches, former President Obama addressed graduates from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and high schools, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on black communities and the need for action against inequality. He urged graduates to focus on lasting values like honesty and responsibility, subtly criticizing current leadership. Obama also announced future speeches alongside figures like Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai.

What event does Obama relate to the systemic inequalities faced by black communities?

• The economic recession

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The February shooting of Ahmad Arbury

• The presidential election

What does Obama suggest high school graduates should focus on to address future challenges?

• Pursuing higher education

• Banding together to save the environment and defeat pandemics

• Starting their own businesses

• Traveling the world

According to Obama, what is a common way of thinking among some adults that he criticizes?

• Ignoring traditional values

• Focusing too much on technology

• Thinking like little kids

• Being overly ambitious

Which values does Obama emphasize as important for grounding oneself?

• Wealth and power

• Honesty, hard work, and respect for others

• Innovation and creativity

• Fame and popularity

Who are some of the other speakers scheduled to join Obama in the upcoming commencement address?

• Oprah Winfrey and Jeff Bezos

• Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg

• Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai

• Bill Gates and Elon Musk