Plus, President Obama names the nation's first LGBT national park and Hillary Clinton will be the keynote speaker at Rainbow Push's convention in Chicago.
Sixteen-year-old Destyni Tyree was awarded a full scholarship to Potomac State College too.
Two-hundred guests celebrated the Louisiana teen, not only for his academic achievements, but for his ability to stand up for himself.
Michelle Obama delivered the final commencement speech of her tenure as First Lady Friday at City College of New York in Harlem, addressing more than 3,000 members of the class of 2016 at the 169-year-old public college. During the speech, which included a dig at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and a brief talk about the significance […]
What may not have been a traditional graduation speech has now captured the heart and souls of many.
Haters always gonna hate.
Viral photo shows emotional Haitian immigrant graduating at the top of his West Point class. He plans to become a pilot.
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Jelina Sheppard's words of gratitude, love and inspiration will give you all the feels.
A Louisiana high school prevented its valedictorian from graduating because he refused to shave off his facial hair. The school district said it has a longstanding ban on male facial hair. But it was not enforced during the school year.
In a whirlwind weekend, the OWN creator visited Mount Holyoke, Johnson C. Smith and Spelman to celebrate her former students' graduation.
POTUS also told the diverse class of 2016 that "when you hear someone longing for the good old days, take it with a grain of salt."
