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

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.

[@kennysanders3364]

This guy proves there is still hope for America, God bless him.

[@pixelcraftbuilds7421]

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.

[@ameliewolfbane7733]

Pixel Craft Builds My teacher did this too!

[@joeshmo95]

I think you have to be really suggestible and have a really low IQ to find this "wonderful". It doesn't even have context. He says whenever whoever made some quote he (blacks) couldn't read etc. and would be punished "by death" if they tried. Where? In Africa? 150 years ago white slaves were all over north Africa. Should we complain about that? This speech is retarded and totally ignores historical complexity and context in favour of some political bogus that only a seriously naive person would buy. Your teacher was a fucking idiot.

[@abel19beats75]

@@joeshmo95 Sad. You are sad. I empathize.

[@MexiTyler]

@@joeshmo95 shutcho white ass up and stick to calling people the N word on Runescape.

[@sarahgracey8657]

Pixel Craft Builds thank you for that. I’m also currently studying to be a teacher, and at times the degree gets blurry but don’t give up 💪🏻God put you in that specific field for reason. You have a purpose.

[@JenkinsLisaC]

"The sky is NOT the limit. It's only the beginning."

[@maricelagarza8293]

Loved it!!!

[@cmebans35]

@To Nii Here listening January 20 2021

[@ryrykovi4227]

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten so that who ever may believe in him may have eternal life. John 3:16 Jesus died for you so why don’t you live for him. Humble yourself and come before Him and call upon His name. Ask for forgiveness so that your sins may be washed away. This life is nuthin compared to life in heaven. Remember even demons believe in God. God bless :).

[@oyinolavic]

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

[@lionman3378]

That went over so many people head

[@aysiabest9017]

The way when i heard that i ran out the room wow wow wow

[@lasic9874]

anyone else doing this for quarantine schooling?

[@miloturbet7008]

yep

[@Camel.Yellow]

yes lol

[@_clikuki_4848]

yeah me too

[@davidkirunga4083]

Yap

[@LUNA-vw5xb]

@Anannya same

[@xjapslap6212]

Such a well spoken and confident speech. Very intelligent man.

[@Thad2sana]

From one educator to another, Righteous words of encouragement. Donavan Livingston the best is yet to come.🎓

[@reggienovenario2864]

"None of us were meant to be common, we were born to be comets" Powerful words

[@will0127]

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

[@Nike4426]

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

[@zbaby6938]

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

[@crystaljames-owensiii4430]

Yes!

[@Jsamul1]

Jesus loves you.

[@ShadyNJ]

Liberals actually can't stop talking about it. Any and every conversation or words spewed is about race.

[@cluelessintellect]

He's been preparing for that speech his whole life! Glorrrrryyyyy!!!!

[@karonhaddaway8949]

So inspiring Donovan! You are a bright shining star, and oh my, the places you will go!

[@briannacarr3460]

WOW, did this move anyone else to tears? literally, so inspiring!

[@LaremDuh]

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

[@figureoutman]

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

[@omarali5306]

black hole..

[@lakers3110]

Speeches of this caliber are hard to come by. I’m glad I got to witness this immense talent.

[@belleleighvard2548]

To all the negatives, you have to be educated to understand his voice

[@BB-qk8on]

Lmao they probably got lost after the 15 second mark.

[@serjrose9619]

I’m a software engineer and I didn’t understand shit of what he said tbh. In my opinion he tried too hard to demonstrate his intellect. Sometimes it is best to be simple and straightforward.

[@joeshmo95]

I spent 7 years specializing in English literature at Oxford and this is crap.

[@joserivera3770]

I guess your shit doesn't stink

[@owenowers]

joe shmo lol thats how poetry works

[@melissah170]

I love this speech. My daughter did a report on this in middle school and I always remembered how impactful this young man's words were. ❤

[@RandomPerson-ml8ej]

Amazing! We need more passionate people like this guy

[@basslinin]

His name is Donovan Livingston

[@leonessapientia5645]

Soar you will Donovan. Thank you for this speech, your words have patched a hole in my sky. This speach's words mean so much to me, tears of joy.

[@hardyclassroom]

I'm inspired, moved, and reminded that we should move outside of our traditional way of teaching. Thanks Donovan

[@santuccipontarelli3763]

Touch The Stars⭐️ great speech awesome 👏🏽 energy. Go forth young black Man. You have overcome 🙏🏽😇🇺🇸

[@lidyacabrales6172]

Most people know that speaking in public is not easy. You do it with such eloquence and creativity. I wish you the best through out your life you are a doctor in the making.

[@kitkatlavern6580]

Powerful and real. Don't ever stop the momentum or silence your voice.

[@cullenharris3972]

Outstanding job. Very inspiring!!! God bless you.

[@agustinsilva5789]

Heard this years ago… in 2 months I finish my masters program. Thank you, and to everyone, Lift off.

[@sharondrummond-williams9688]

I've always loved public speaking, political science (including all the sciences), writing and poetry. Donovan Livingston's speech is concise and precise, a Jamaican teacher told me this is the starter qualities of an impacting speech. In this speech, their was no redundancy, each opening sentence was a new blossoming flower of poise, character and an epic amalgamation of thoughts; history, philosophy, engineering science (he referenced a black hole, constellations and meteors), powerfully articulated. If I had daughters...this is the type of guy they should marry! Men of passion, who think outside the box, make good husbands because they are multifaceted and engaged with the world around them, can spin on a dime and adapt to new circumstances (as the world changes scientifically, politically and economically). These attributes can only attract more positives; influence thoughts for tangible structural societal changes paired with the facilitator, philanthropy. Donovan Livingston, masterful thinker and articulator, is the Stephen Hawkings of poetry! Stephen Hawkings was born in Oxford England, exactly 300 years after the death of Galileo.

[@mlmj1994]

I am a first year teacher. I have two job interviews today! I've wanted to be a teacher since I was 7!

[@ChanelBrooke1994]

congrats

[@Yugiohboy32]

Marissa Congratulations!

[@justme1769]

Lol, a little bit late on wishing u good luck. But good luck. And hope u secured that position.

[@sunrae7680]

@Marissa 2019- Teachers are the backbone of all great civilizations. You are loved and sorely needed. God Bless

[@ajanimyles5686]

I Still want to father of five age early forties with college kids

[@DivyamBajaj]

Goosebumps! Great speech

[@molliem2520]

Ditto.

[@pharb69]

Ayyyy

[@Jsamul1]

Jesus loves you.

[@saltytsp]

Good speech if you are a black person or white guilt LEFTIST Democrat Trump hater. LOL This guy probably a future race hustler. How you going to tell the children to all "Lift Off" when the whole speech seems geared towards black identity. LOL as seen with his black power fist salute at the end. Nothing wrong with liking your race, but too much anti whiteness going on in USA.

[@joeshmo95]

@@saltytsp I guarantee you that all the people jumping on his dick are low IQ. You have to be unbelievably suggestible to buy such obviously inconsistent logic. There are a lot of low IQ people in the world.

[@leftcoastgal5134]

Thank you Donovan, you made my day!

[@nigerianprince7775]

I’m getting chills. I could listen to this forever.

[@ttayeng]

I wish someone would look at me like the white guy looking at the graduate in 5:41

[@phish1145]

"That's my student"

[@sanskriti4852]

Taddo Tayeng hahaha i replayed tht part m dead

[@samsloan4110]

It's called white guilt and virtue signaling...If a white guy made that speech they would have cut the mic and accused him of racism,white privilege,and systematic and institutional racism

[@kingms8093]

Taddo Tayeng I

[@chayanosky9016]

sam sloan a white man can’t do that. Best thing a white man can do is become a cop but to shut up people.

[@thorpemusic2019]

Use me as an "I'm here for english class" button

[@pjswag2118]

Yee that is me

[@bisondays6011]

SHOOK THE ENTIRE BLOCK WITH THE TRUTH AND THE LIGHT ....

[@OtaviaBrown]

That was absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@jaceycorriveau503]

This young man is beautiful and brilliant!

[@kimberlyballard-madison232]

YES! YES!!! Thank you brother Donovan!!!

[@shamaijagibbs142]

Using this video for a class inspiration ❤️❤️🤞🏽✊🏽

[@jennieatkinson2919]

This brother right here gives me such hope for our future!

[@Pimpishone]

"Purpose purpose forget about nervous let it overflow surplus" P.S: This is my one line of motivation to all those that are afraid to speak in public.

[@jendayitalibah885]

Salute young man, salute!

[@EvanStark1994]

This was so powerful. I felt really inspired and amped up, until I just had to read the comments. It's ridiculous how many ignorant, cowards there are.

[@Aglahad]

lol prep the bull

[@Unknown.1953]

Loving this speech

[@ksabree1206]

Great speech. this is motivation

[@gon3g1rl]

I just watched this for homework and I am so blown away! I think I'm bout to simp.

[@randerins]

What a legend. Very well spoken man. He knows what matters!

[@vivienleighfan]

Ohhhhh this young man!!!!! What an amazing human being!

[@TheIncandescentSentinel]

that was an impressive speech; very fluent, very powerful and very compelling

[@Bria.dances]

Wonderful.. touching

[@meccawarren4644]

and this is a YOUNG BLACK EDUCATED KING...... Incase some people didn't know 👏👏👏👏

[@EdDy4RheelZ]

Aah yes. He beez a KANG n shit.

[@yungbfresh1]

CORNY SYNTHETIC PLASTIC , I hope this black Harvard Graduate has more to contribute to his community than a FUCKing RAP Verse !

[@b.m.d4771]

He's more than anything you will ever be!

[@yungbfresh1]

he's degraded himself from educated Harvard Man, down to a simple rapper and Entertainer. All the education he got from this great school he would rather be labeled as a fucking rapper. Congratulations! What a fucking waste . 

[@b.m.d4771]

ResearcherOne, I was talking to Mecca Warren. Im on your side lol

[@latoyawesson8504lw]

thats beautiful

[@joeomalley2835]

Amazing speech!

[@debbiepietrzykowski1771]

I love this. His speech gave me chills. Amazing!

[@shmesaalrawahi3492]

Hes so well spoken and confident

[@raoulmiller4340]

What agreat speech, I almost cried because of his passion

[@thekidsarefine6303]

So original and makes you want to listen to him.

[@nickeyg5516]

inspiring, thank you sir.

[@1982NitaJCares]

Amen its powerful , love it🎓🎓✨✨

[@hienienguyen6766]

aww wow this is amazing! i love his words. this is a very interesting way that he wrote this speech very creative in details. Yes, this should be the American Dream

[@adeshweye6059]

What a beautiful speech!

[@1122juicyy]

I'm just amazed by this!

[@kimloyadlam9442]

EXTREMELY PROUD ✊🏾 GOALS ❤️😍 , CLASS OF 2018 POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR 🤗🎓

[@hannahsimmons9601]

I love this speech it is powerful and inspiring

[@ksabree1206]

Great speech. this is motivatio

[@jtheartist3831]

Goosebumps and teary eyes!

[@sickykass]

Beautiful speech.

[@cusargow3633]

Powerful 👊🏻 respect

[@ehsanulusa5610]

Extraordinary speech. Extraordinary.

[@adancanizales4353]

Powerful speech....remember that name that belongs to our future.

[@Stingman012]

I love his electrified speech

[@mikaylaj9887]

Wow that was an amazing speech.

[@tiffanywilliams3733]

wow, I'm inspired back to studying I go thanks for sharing 😊

[@tutiou1168]

I had to comment cause there was 666, and I can’t let that happen. God bless

[@Funkerbuster]

Tutiou the true hero we all need

[@madferit9313]

Big deal 🙄

[@insertclevernamehere9704]

I can't tell if you're serious

[@randomshmoe5028]

Hail Satan

[@Roguefire33]

Eh 666 is the devil’s number but also a holy number that exists in God. It ain’t cursed but I also do prefer to not see the number🤣😈👎

[@Steve197201]

That was beautiful! So inspiring.

[@Reniolaa]

So inspiring 📌

[@durucilligol]

I love this guy:))

[@lambertrukundo4253]

Excellent 👌

[@mrsrachellestevenson]

Powerful speech!!!!

[@darlene4048gmail]

Job well done young man.

[@asimabdullah7733]

Great speech!

[@cynthianunez8741]

Really good speech !!

[@craigscott3619]

wow this was great!

[@bilqees786]

His parents must be very proud 💯

[@randallstephens4091]

i applaud this young man for his vision.

[@evelynhicks1272]

Awesome speech

[@gailbevilacqua4627]

Strong speech. Love it!

[@anchelitaantonieeck3943]

He is so good.......wow

[@basicfundamentals3564]

What a smile he’s got

[@cjbzwh]

AWESOME

[@linogabriel4992]

Awesome of all times

[@phish1145]

What a brilliant mind!

[@coneliusboysie7975]

chills man #2Real

[@txavier83]

Outstanding poet.

[@hienienguyen6766]

Bravo!! i love it

[@aliciagolden2456]

amazing moving forward ! Change your self frist then you can mentor othera to greatness. That's love out of poverty.

[@Roxymtaylor]

Wow!!! I was Lifted!

[@deboss5669]

great speach

[@lorenazhunio6863]

GREAT!