Full speech | Indian-American Harvard student Shruthi Kumar at convocation | Palestine solidarity

[@pkkp37]

'I don't know' is more powerful than 'I know'. There is humbleness in not knowing which makes space for learning, understanding, empathy & tolerance. I applaud your speech👏.

[@bbgsof_xx]

its NEVER too late its just the EFFORTS needed

[@markdagostino9666]

God Bless you Shruthi! It’s young ladies like you that give me great faith and hope for the future.

[@AlexMattakathu]

💯❤️

[@marieapercy1962]

❤

[@tamamalo49]

100❤

[@broadstreet21]

Sorry, but God has decreed those who curse Israel are cursed. She stood up for those who cursed Israel and got a slap on the wrist for it.

[@AlexMattakathu]

@@broadstreet21 no she didn't

[@pg-ko6ph]

What a speach! And so young! She took the responsibility of being human seriously. Others will follow.

[@RK-nq3fj]

Responsibility of a human! Beautiful comment.

[@patriciaselwyn799]

What a speech! At 74 years of age, I am inspired! I am Australian, studied in your great country at the age of 16! Thank you for courageously upholding the principles of democracy! ❤

[@angeloc7486]

In America?

[@trinitrophenol]

@@angeloc7486 it's obvious bro, you too blind to see the title?

[@christinahoneycutt9360]

Who is this Badass Beautiful Warrior Goddess?!!! YES!!!!

[@Zainab-jb7lr]

At such a tender age, she has massive wisdom... she put the leadership of Harvard to shame here....what a wonderful young woman!

[@sinndoss]

She is a socialist !!

[@MrJvasud]

Wrong wisdom

[@concsciousvagabond9422]

Bull wisdom at her age. But with time, if one's ready to keep an open mind about everything, one may just learn what really is, rather then living in a Bambi world of what ought to be and Imagining that to be the reality. One cannot reason with the J!hadi isl*m!sts. The perpetual victims under a constant imaginary siege. Period. As an individual from the Indian subcontinent, I've no hesitation in calling out the bull and won't support based on just the color of the skin or popularity.

[@silverlightt]

@@MrJvasud But, how can someone who is saying "don't know" can be wrong?

[@robinmasseyin]

What about JNU which is targeted several times by RSS VHP Bajrang dal goons? Especially to save BJP government

[@catalinaprincon9328]

So brave and courageous to speak the truth in a setting like this❤👏👏👏

[@faithhope310]

🙏💛

[@mutifeldbrand9004]

She is a clueless Woke liberal that was indoctrinated to Hate Israel and despise Israel because Israel us hates just because It's the only Jewish country that's fighting for their survival on 6 fronts and the word can't stomach the fact that Jews defend themselves!!

[@mutifeldbrand9004]

She doesn't deserve a job for harassing Jewish students on campus. Shame on you as a perosk of color.to.haras Jewish students. Jews have suffered the most Racism throughout the ages and shame on you for harassing Jewish students!!

[@SAJITH999777]

She's simpimg to liberals

[@RK-nq3fj]

The Indian-American in the title got my attention and I watched the speech. While I'm proud she shares my heritage, her value system is very American and humanistic. This is exactly what college education in America was meant to be - to produce free and independent thinkers, with courage to speak their mind, and most importantly care for fellow human beings!

[@mutifeldbrand9004]

U meant to produce a radical.wole liberal student that supports terrorist and Hates and despises jews?. Unfortunately that's what the elite colleges are a place that they indoctrinate students to support terrorism and hate Jews that are defending themselves against radical Islamic terrorists!!

[@TeamProU]

@@mutifeldbrand9004🤣🤣🤣 as 90 children in Lebanon are killed , you’re afraid to say anything against Israel because they’re white.

[@shailendrasemwal1783]

Ah..... all fake products(students)! US exploits the world by showing these fake humanistic students/ fellows😏 What malpractice US does is not hidden anymore! Results are echoing evidences there ....... 🏌‍♂️🏌‍♂️🏌‍♂️

[@tanya4441]

Sadhu Guru also taks about power of I don't know but we are indians we always tend to appreciate foreign

[@RK-nq3fj]

@@tanya4441 Neither Shruthi nor I are foreign to America though :) But I hear you, good principles are everywhere.

[@immrssnow]

her confidence, her aura 🤌🏼✨☺️ love from INDIA 💙🇮🇳🪷

[@crocodile2913]

Her stupidity 💩💩💩 Release the Israeli hostages. Free Palestine from the terrorist cult Islam

[@p.k.abdulghafour5602]

Incredible speech. Hats off to Sruthi Kumar for her impressive speech at the convocation، her support and empathy for the people of Gaza and for upholding civil liberties at university campuses.

[@goswamivinod]

It was courageous and eye opening speech. Congratulations on your courage, honesty and integrity . All the best in your life. Good Luck.

[@marieapercy1962]

❤

[@crocodile2913]

It was a Brainwashed speech. Release the Israeli hostages Free Palestine from the occupation of the terrorist rapist cult Islam

[@arch410]

Wow. Her composure, articulation, poise and words were so powerful. I am inspired and in awe. I have hope in the future if she's leading. ❤🔥

[@melissameloni2170]

This is what give us hope for the future ❤

[@AmaShi-rt6vv]

😊😊

[@shantirathi4351]

Very powerful and inspiring speech with great message. Hopefully it wakes many of us. Heartiest congratulations to you, proud family and the community. Super proud of you Shruti. Keep rocking.

[@pslamba51]

😊😊

[@Gayu899]

I feel ashamed that we Indians are losing so many talented Indian students every day.😢😢😢😢

[@Gayu899]

I feel ashamed that we Indians are losing so many talented Indian students every day.😢😢😢😢

[@UserABC123-or4gh]

They may not get a chance at education in India

[@dresirk4366]

As a a person from south Indian descendent you brought tears to my eye listening to this . just forward this to my daughter that’s in college in New York. “” they words I don’t know heard that from my parents myself .

[@SuperEddy1234]

Proud of you Shruti! I’m very optimistic about the future of humankind seeing young people like you - very inspiring! Don’t ever change!

[@gelgiz5039]

Good for this young woman for speaking up. She is going to have a bright future. She’s going to be a leader. May the grace of God follows her wherever she goes. Proud of you, girl, proud of you!

[@deeshan9844]

The bravery it takes to do this 👏👏👏👏 At 22! Incredible. Thank you for your inspiration Shruthi. Can’t wait to see where you go next.

[@prawasinisen-sharma5806]

Amazing, well said. Congrats to you Shruthi. Such a BRAVE performance. Hats off to you.

[@malagupta4289]

Power of words used by someone so young with so much conviction of what is right. I pray for this young graduate to be heard and to go far in life with her conviction. Stay strong Shruti

[@allanyang5199]

Thanks!

[@msher479]

She is what we all should be. Thank you for posting this

[@marieapercy1962]

❤

[@msher479]

@@asR2424 why

[@MahamayaMaiya]

​@msher479 not everyone is moved by worldy desire 🙄.

[@msher479]

@MahamayaMaiya not the worldly desire, the way she spoke out and stood up for the truth

[@kimtaehyungboyfriend1]

I don't know' is more powerful than 'I know'. There is humbleness in not knowing which makes space for learning, understanding, empathy & tolerance. I applaud your speech👏.

[@venusperez5661]

Intelligence n beauty ❤😅

[@suedeundara8766]

She is a very impressive public speaker indeed. She will be good enough to be the president of this country. I am a woman physician comes from the same part of the world. My children are doing very well too! I am proud of her. I am proud of the abilities, academic excellence and achievements of people who come from that part of the world. Now the Britishes , the USA and the rest of the world have come to realize the existence of that excellence in their blood after long term condemnation by the British Monarchy.

[@bluewaters2231]

from d same part of d world ??? u mean u cme frm india. are u ashamed.

[@Akruthi_]

@@bluewaters2231 shut up!

[@suedeundara8766]

@@bluewaters2231 I am not from India itself but from so called Indian subcontinent, from Sri Lanka which is a drop on the world map. We have similar ethnicities You are questioning me and asking me whether I am ashamed of it. Which country are you from to question me like this???? Or your ancestors came to USA,I presume you live in the USA. Why should Indians be ashamed????? If at all if anything it's their cast system I would condemn. That's the result of poverty they still have in the country which inhibit people going up on the ladder even though country is progressing rapidly. They are the most intellectual and hard working people on earth. They are responsible for the high economy of the USA at this time. They have been in the USA only for several decades unlike Chinese and Jews of Asian continent who are also contributing emmensly to the economy. They are only 1% of USA population even less than Jews and of course much much less than chinese who have been here for centuries so do Jews. Hope I answered your question promptly Thank You

[@DENNISDOOKHAN]

So right you are. This condemnation must go. It still exists in subtle formats. Recently at an Indian Hospital University, in Kolkata, the Authorities are terrorizing Doctors and medical students to Cover up the Torture cum Murder of a woman Doctor on night duty. No freedom of speech, no academic freedom, at 5 Medical Universities in Kolkota. A massive high-handed effort is ongoing to protect the real Murderers. Millions in Kolkota have protested with no real Justice to date. The Principal of the medical college is a Crimminal protected by the Chief Minister And other high ranking ones.

[@pin-psychologicalinformati7848]

She is very much courageous, brave, girl. I love to hear her speech that can leave so many speechless. Congratulations on your achievements and bravery. ❤🎉🎉❤

[@Tahir9987]

What an inspiration. I shared this with my mother who is also an immigrant to the U.S. her parents must be so proud!

[@SandeepSingh-or7jr]

Lectures don't feed empty stomach , but real money feed people ... can she donate 70% of earning in future ? Definitely not ... we need billionaires like elon musk, Jeff bejos,

[@scarlet1356-i1g]

She will be very successful man, and she will donate a lot. Just be nice don't be a dick

[@devinaidoo7473]

Wow, such a profound speech. I am in awe of your brilliance and boldness. So much admiration for you beautiful Shruthi. Wishing you an incredible life of success. ❤

[@Vidya_Swifty]

Thank you Shruthi for a truly great and incredibly courageous speech. 'I don't know ' what's happened to the 13 of your classmates but I will try and find out.

[@robertdetrano5103]

You are so courageous. America will need leaders like you.

[@MichaelAngeloLevöleger]

This lady will come very far in life. What a beautiful soul!

[@Leah_Hilton]

I bow down to you young girl. It gives me hope to hear you and witness your powerful speech " i don't know" You're brilliant in many many ways. Thank you & congratulations ! ❤

[@abidsalam1842]

Shruti your passionate speech exuding confidence before the best and brightest students and faculty on fundamental rights enshrined in American Constitution deserves the highest appreciation of all who cherish democracy.

[@nash797]

Where does fundamental rights for women disappear where ur cu|t is majority?

[@jenniferkanye7231]

Congratulations on your speech Shruthi Kumar, wish you a brighter future may you achieve the highest level of success!!!

[@rajeevbanga-h2x]

God bless Shruthi and other bright Indian students like her. Love you n proud of you, dear.

[@byravanviswanathan6460]

She is going to become the U.S president one day. Watch and see. She has the conviction and presence of a leader already. God bless her. My three daughters also graduated from college in the US in the 80s and 90s. I am a proud immigrant American.

[@KrishnaKumar-xw5wu]

No !! That’s not gonna happen ! People don’t even accept Vivek !! He is the smartest Indian around atm .

[@NitaJain]

@@rnairs69Being anti-Modi doesn’t make you anti-India

[@magickauras]

​@KrishnaKumar-xw5wu I'm sure there may be a lot smarter Indian people around, depending on ur definition of smart. I'm sure lots of brilliant Indian mathematicians exists.

[@manualcardoz6795]

She will be the Prime Minister of India

[@magickauras]

@@manualcardoz6795 and make millions of dollars, guaranteed no matter what she does

[@mervynbrown1890]

Seeing a young leader like Shruthi speak with such power gives me hope for a brighter future for the world. Thank you Shruthi!

[@ghulamawliya5316]

One voice matters and can open our eyes and make us stare at where we don't want to see. Great speech!

[@ffiory2312]

The lady behind her is my reaction in the whole video. What a good speech Shruti, i wish you the best❤

[@poetryofthoughts6780]

Great! Ur speech is very clear And everybody has the answer.

[@zoologyart7719]

Empathy, competence, warmth and strength. You got it all, girl. Oh and you're beautiful, not that it really matters.

[@amrutha2607]

Wow Shruthi,ur speech is very inspirational,congratulations

[@tayyabriz9701]

hats off to you and your class mates .. All the best with your future endeavours...

[@davidbogart3917]

Brought me to tears, powerful and insightful!

[@md071112]

👏🏼👏🏼….This girl will go places. I can only see upwards from here on with her future.

[@TharTales]

Yes... Indeed... 'I don't know' is the pavement to the knowledge. You have enlighten me young lady... Thank you...

[@thomascox257]

Wow! What a powerful, eloquent, courageous speech. I love it. Shruthi Kumar is right. The 13 students in question should have been allowed to graduate. It is most unfortunate that a group of racist Jews at Harvard is so powerful that they can deny students the right to graduate just because they exercised their freedom of speech. I hope that these 13 students will eventually be able to receive the Harvard University diploma that they worked so hard for.

[@kw7807]

What had this 13 students done to have been denied?

[@santabanga]

Protests

[@HoldenNY22]

Jew were discriminated against at Harvard University. Harvard is being sued for this. Jewish Students were denied their Rgith to be Jewish and to say that the Jewish People should have their own State and that Jews should not be exterminated as Hamas, Hezzaballoah , the Islamic Iranian Government and other Arabs/Muslims wish agaisnt Jewsih People both in Israel and the the World. I am sure that the 13 Harvard Studnets who were not allowed to Gradaute did not just engage in Peaceful Protests. They committed Rachial Acts of Threats and Violence against Jewish Students and other who had a different more nuanced View on the Israel/Palestine Conflict.

[@KrishnaKumar-xw5wu]

@@thomascox257 If they feel so strongly about Palestine why not go there and fight the cause !! It’s easy to babble away and cause a ruckus in a safe country and spew hatred !!

[@wayne5000]

No, those students were not peacefully protesting. There were inciting and supporting violence and terror on their fellow students. They were targeting Jewish students and prohibiting them attending class and tormenting them. No those "protesters" should have been arrested. It's called consequences, something that the progressive left can dish out but they can't take.

[@Rms525]

amazing speech with great wisdom and empathy.

[@abaconeemlimited1435]

Excellent deliverance and profound insights. Congratulations 🎉

[@dadi1510]

How profound! Congratulations, Ms. Shruti. Thank you for your honest and sensitive approach to such a serious and painful theme of discrimination. 🎉

[@focus497]

Shruti kumar u just nailed it ! Not everyone can come out of fearing power & speak out but You did it !!

[@MistyEchoes33]

What an inspiring speech! A star is born!

[@richard9480]

Beautiful and intelligent woman speaks truth to power.

[@fareedapathan5432]

So Proud of women like you Shruthi. Congratulations!! God Bless you.

[@artsygirll2010]

Great speech Shruthi Kumar.!!! Congratulations and good luck for great success in your life as you great things for others and the country!

[@AbdulomarYussuf]

Wonderful speach......100%

[@Rashmi.kant.ojha__18]

Great speech and the courage to outspoke many .🎉💐

[@mostboringyoutubechannel8845]

👏👏👏🤲🤲🤲👍👍👍 Amazing speech، commendable straightforwardness۔Salute

[@nilofarali9823]

Absolutely beautiful!! The young people are going to bring about the change.

[@Tunguska2025]

I hope she becomes a great civil rights defender, rather than a politician to be corrupted in the futur like all politicians.

[@benkenbrothers1692]

Great INSTITUTION GAVE GREAT KNOWLEDGE HARD TIMES WILL SHAPE YOU STAND YOU LIKE A DIAMOND.🎉

[@anmaqm5883]

Brilliant speech from a brave and courageous girl. Wishing her all the very best.

[@sreedevir5789]

The fact that you were allowed to speak in a forum like this without being interrupted definitely proves that there is freedom of speech at Harvard.

[@aburagdabhussainalicheerag6438]

Its not india

[@rukhsanalenherr9904]

@@aburagdabhussainalicheerag6438Your response has been minimized to racial prejudice! How intelligent delivery was too complicated for you to understand anything else that she had to say beyond your comprehension like a coward you run back to racial prejudice as your back up

[@pr4495]

You’re right. US can never give as much liberty and freedom of speech like Indian Government does. Muslims block roads for namaz, protest while demanding blood of Kaffirs who accurately quote Quran #STSJ #NupurSharma, Muslim mob violence like Delhi 2020 and all this happens while the government cowers in the corner. ​@@aburagdabhussainalicheerag6438

[@suedeundara8766]

Of course

[@Akruthi_]

then you dont know what happened in harvard earlier this year

[@meharjharna1411]

Thanks goodness all voices

[@srinivasanvaidya4265]

Inspirational and emotive ! Well done ! 👍

[@MadanAhluwaliaLawyer]

Impressive! Learnt a think for two! Good bless!

[@cjhark6756]

Great speech! Admire her to speak up for what she believes it's the right thing to do. She will go far in life.

[@Thejoker-jl3et]

What a HELL of a speech!! So powerful and encouraging!

[@kothapallybalaramakrishna5005]

Thought provoking speech... Hail my young lady❤

[@jessicajeepback5009]

POWER to you girl and to all students who protest for freedom, truth, free speech and real democracy! FREE PALESTINE, FREE JULIAN ASSANGE !!

[@suedeundara8766]

Also free Jews from murder and massacre

[@noemihinojosa2273]

To face your oppressors with truth, has to be the best feeling. Sound off young lady! You are a voice for so many. Thank you

[@dr.faruque4650]

God bless you. Go ahead, the sane world will be always with you.

[@ratherBeHappy]

An incredibly courageous and important speech. It truly gives me hope for this future generation. Check out Ken Burns' speech at Brandius University as well.

[@AbdulMannan-dt9vk]

Sheer smile and confidence along may she shine all her life and keeps saying truth without any fear ❤

[@nash797]

Wish ppl could speak without fear where ur cu|t is majority

[@meenasrusti4080]

Absolutely stunning speech, such a great courage from a young girl to speak her heart out…. Kudos👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kes136]

Very courageous, breaking the matrix.

[@Alok_kulaka]

I heartfelt speech, i proud because she also become same country , and encourage by speech to younger and adult , greatest moment ❤️

[@kamisettyfamily2386]

Hats off to Shruthi.. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@nasirsyed6595]

What courage and conviction from the young lady

[@kawalpreetkaur1568]

Very good speech about "Not Knowing"

[@parveezchinoy9736]

In a world where ‘privilege’ looms large - speeches like this are the real redemption. God bless!

[@gilliandidierserre4190]

I am a woman of colour ❤ and I have also been ostracized at times in my life and becoming a chef was an uphill climb, I am 76 and now retired..POLITICS HAS NO PLACE IN EDUCATION .instead of dividing we should try to unite and conquer ❤

[@Annadiel]

POWERFULL!!!! Freedom of speech, democratic values are tarnished!

[@kaiserahmed2683]

The daughter of peace & justce!!

[@manjulasivas7945]

Such a brave lady , yoi are! May God bless you in all your fiturr endeavours!

[@Maya321-g8r]

You are the really a inspirational lady ,

[@rajkaran4500]

Power of not knowing!! Bravo!!

[@WelchuolJuch]

She has really made it.

[@S_fdr01]

More power to you... Shruthi ...

[@slamallz7061]

The people in Gaza have suffered enough😢

[@Edj1124]

None wants, but who started it undermining?

[@Rising_india]

Radical Muslims victim card

[@UserABC123-or4gh]

@Edj1124 the people of Gaza didn’t “start it”.

[@akansha_sri]

​@@UserABC123-or4ghyes they did , by supporting a terror organisation like HAMAS

[@jahnviiasharr6582]

There is humbleness in not knowing which makes space for learning, exploring , empathy ❤

[@gauravpatilofficials]

Whole nation is proud of mam an excellence of indian representative

[@felixvas31]

Are you going to bring her back home for the national proud?

[@niloofermohamedali9624]

Excellent true well done girl. Hope your speech changes minds Whatsuffering is.

[@ramachandranmuniandy9716]

This is education....benefits the whole world

[@CalligraphyDevotion25]

Excelled speech. So much motivational that helpful to us to get inspiration ❤

[@nivlakhera9]

She will run the world and I want to live in that world that is run by her ❤she gives us hope and strength and courage

[@Ropeka]

Make me proud to be an Indian 😊 When you are successful in what you are doing, not only yourself but also the place and people which you belong are honoured.

[@loveleenloveleen9938]

WOW!!! I don't know what's more powerful than words. This girl is a goddess. Hers is not just a speech but a powerful shot against racism, intimidation and oppression. She deserves accolades.

[@Thinkpositive65]

This is amazing. Standing for our inalienable rights to free speech. Harvard you should be ashamed ….i support you sister.

[@mosads2986]

EXCELLENT JOB WELL DONE COURAGEOUS INTELLIGENT INTELECTUAL YOUNG LADY ... I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOU ... 🎉🎉🎉 ... MAY GOD BLESS YOU ... ALL THE BEST IN YOUR FUTURE TO COME ... ❤

[@gracefulstrings]

Amazing courageous speech to speak the truth!

[@anveshkatipelly]

Wow truly inspired, way to go Shruthi, all the best!