Abby Wambach Addresses 2022 LMU Undergraduate Commencement

[@catherineb.7481]

Had the fortune of listening in person yesterday. Amazing. So human. So humble. So strong and brave. Many silent in the audience. Others, passionate supporters. At the end of ceremony the graduating class chanted, “Abby! Abby! Abby!”

[@opalmoon6667]

I happened to see the rest of the video and loved how he made the comment that Abby stuck around as each student walked the stage to receive their degree. Not only do I respect the speech she made but that she stuck around and honored each and every student with the respect to sit there and celebrate their hard work and achievement with the families and friends. Many celebrities give their speeches and then walk off and go back to their lives.

[@margiepayne3992]

Why isn’t this viral?! Amazing. Every single sentence is worthy of repeating!!! So so good. So much to think about.

[@opalmoon6667]

Make it viral. I already posted this to my Facebook page and I say we post it to our facebook pages, Instagram and any other social media page you belong to. Every social media group you belong to. When you post it post with the comment please share with friends and families. Please repost this. Let's make sure her message gets out. I also gave it to my 12 yr old daughter to not only watch but to share with her friends and hopefully they will share with their families etc.

[@lizschlegel18]

one of the best commencement speeches I've ever heard

[@nicoleduke4789]

The most amazing, powerful and urgent message for our culture today in 2022.

[@joenathan4414]

One of the best graduation speeches - and one of the best speeches I've ever heard!

[@SheDupreeOnline]

So brave! Such an important message. Hope that young people who might be completely depressed by all that is happening currently, will be inspired by her example to keep fighting!

[@deirdremacdougall8415]

Congrats Dr.Abby Wambach I am so happy for you and continue to be inspired by your many accomplishments ! God Bless you and your family.Thank you for changing the world and your incredible resilient spirit that keeps giving and fighting for equality for all.

[@itsmaddiening9962]

"we think we are there to preserve our seat, instead of remembering we are there to USE our seat" 💕

[@nicolebaxley6367]

she was absolutely amazing. thank you tlaw for choosing such an inspirational commencement speaker. my fellow graduates and i are exceptionally grateful

[@JoeO.]

She needs to speak to the US Supreme Court…

[@nuritrojstaczer7846]

I LOVE Abby ❤️❤️ What an amazing inspiring speech❤️

[@deirdremacdougall8415]

Such a phenomenal speech wow 👋👋 now 'go out and flip some tables ! " Congrats to all graduates 💐 and Dr.Wambach ! 💐

[@mikeherzog9134]

Needs to be heard by everyone.

[@pheintz141]

Amazing and spot on!!! Congratulations Dr. Wambach ❤️❤️❤️

[@chloesophiamama]

This is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved every second!

[@WickedAwesomeRory]

I met Abby at church once. I froze. She’s a force.

[@mslark9111]

Beautiful speech!

[@AndeLyons]

I love this speech something fierce!! Abby is a Shero!!

[@smita1008]

Amazing!!! So very true.

[@NewEarther]

Marvelous!

[@susanwalma3476]

Yep

[@covidisascam4556]

And they forgot DUI recipient.

[@leveronem1]

For 30 minutes she scolded, barked, misrepresented Christian precepts, rebuked the male gender and promoted her own selfish interests. Not a ounce of wisdom to impart to the recent graduates. The administration should be ashamed for putting such an inappropriate individual on the podium for such an important event.

[@nicolebaxley6367]

the standing ovation from me and all my classmates says differently. and the standing ovation from the fathers and priests on campus

[@pauladwyer2869]

Very inspirational speech; however, she failed to recognize the unborn Abby. "Do unto others" includes the "othered" unborn. THEIRS are the voices which are least heard. "Whatsoever you do to the least of these, you do unto Me." We have all, including Jesus, come by way of the miniscule zygote/blastocyst/helpless fetus/ infant/toddler, etc. Justice demands that we give a hand up to these others, just as others helped US. A place at the table or overturning tables means NOTHING if, on our journey, we have trampled the lives of the unborn.

[@leveronem1]

Thank you for your comment. Wambach twisted Christian teaching in a way that is inexcusable at a Jesuit college.

[@whittiercheech5659]

Come on LMU do better. I wish she would stop taking a knee. But she's great player enjoy watching the USA team.

[@davidz8286]

Do better LMU

[@jarredseymour2844]

Cringe

[@taranicolette8054]

I know right?? The fact that we still have to argue for human rights for all is so cringe. Pathetic that people don't agree with rights for all. Preach.

[@mjdelaney1]

You sure are.

[@leveronem1]

I too didn't stand for the ovation.

[@mjdelaney1]

@@leveronem1 And no one cared.

[@leviheichi2528]

Multiple things: 1. Since when is saying "Black" appropriate after all these years of arguing to say "African Americans?" 2. Is this what students want to hear on their celebratory day? I would have walked out... 3. This speech feels like it is everything but about the success of these students Bring back Frank Sinatra...

[@paigebecker5250]

Black as always and continues to be appropriate. Not all Black people are African Americans. Being uncomfortable with saying black implies you are uncomfortable with Black people. Sounds like the students loved this speech and loved hearing future advice. They know they succeeded as they're at the graduation ceremony. Knowing how to continue to be successful is what Abby was telling them.

[@leviheichi2528]

@@paigebecker5250 In terms of the "black" issue, this was just something many teachers and faculty members found issue with students writing and saying in public highschools (in my personal experience), not my personal preference.

[@LynneSchumal]

Funny. The students gave her a rousing ovation at the end and no one booed or walked out. 🤷‍♀️

[@arthurscotti6721]

I must've heard a different speech. Are you racist and homophobic, or just 1 of those? I find they usually go hand-in-hand.

[@heatherprock8205]

It’s appropriate to say black bc so many black people aren’t from Africa. It seems you’re in the minority- I loved it