read oprah s 2020 commencement speech - full transcript
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Article (published May 15, 2020) on Oprah Daily containing the full transcript of Oprah Winfrey’s virtual commencement address to the Class of 2020, delivered as part of Facebook/Instagram "#Graduation2020". The piece, by Monica Chon, frames the speech in the COVID-19 context, highlights systemic inequities and essential workers, and centers Oprah’s central question to graduates: "What will your essential service be?" The PDF also includes site navigation, related links, participating celebrities, author bio, newsletter/promotional links, and metadata.
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May 15, 2020 (Published: May 15, 2020 4:36 PM EDT)
Monica Chon