Published 16:45 IST, June 8th 2020
Tom Brady, Russell Westbrook among stars who featured in Barack Obama's graduation event
Bucs QB Tom Brady, Rockets star Russell Westbrook, NFL legend Peyton Manning, were among the many celebrities who featured in Sunday's graduation event.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook, and NFL legend Peyton Manning were among the many celebrities who made a guest appearance during the Barack Obama graduation event. YouTube Originals' "Dear Class of 2020" was a four-hour-long graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 which brought together more than 70 celebrities, influencers and music artists. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday. However, the live stream was postponed to Sunday, June 7, as the memorial service to honour George Floyd was held in North Carolina on Saturday.
Tom Brady, Russell Westbrook among over 70 celebrities to feature in Barack Obama graduation event
Along with Tom Brady, Russell Westbrook and Peyton Manning, the likes of NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson appeared during the ceremony to provide some inspiration to the graduating class. Apart from the aforementioned quartet, Bill and Melinda Gates, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, activist Malala Yousafzai, and former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates were some of the names who appeared during the four-hour stream. Among celebrities, K-pop superstars BTS, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Micahel B. Jordan, Seth Rogen, Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello, Chris Martin, and others appeared and also performed during the ceremony.
The event was headlined by former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative hosted the first hour of the event which include a commencement speech from the former First Lady of the US and Beyonce. Barack Obama's keynote featured in the final hour of the event. The event also featured a speech delivered by 25 members of the Class of 2020 from across the United States.
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Tom Brady's message to the graduating class, Russell Westbrook explains his mantra
Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and Russell Westbrook combined for a short back-and-forth for the graduating class. "Congratulations to the graduating class of 2020," Tom Brady said. "Take one day at a time. Repeat good habits daily. Believe in yourself. Stay humble and hungry. And be grateful when you wake up each day." Russell Westbrook then continued the proceedings by explaining his 'Why not' mantra.
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Updated 16:45 IST, June 8th 2020