Booker T. Washington High grad Deonte Bridges' Valedictorian speech

Deonte Bridges moved the audience with his Valedictorian speech before fellow graduates, faculty, staff and parents at Booker T. Washington High School's graduation ceremony on May 28, 2010, at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. Kudos to APS' Department of Learning Technologies for this production! For more visit http://www.apsk12.org/media/index.html or www.TalkUpAPS.com.

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• Booker T. Washington High
• Atlanta Public Schools
• Deonte Bridges
• high school graduation
• Scott King
• Talk Up APS

[Bjizzle41]

This made me realize i can do better

[littlemexicansk8er]

37 people don't realize what working hard means they have no hearts.. and don't strive for success

[morpheusxnyc]

@littlemexicansk8er Or as Deonte would pronounce it, suSSess... >:-/

[AntcmbHeat]

I JUST REALIZED I CAN DO BETTER AS A BLACK MA, THIS TOUCHED ME...

[macdaddynyc]

@runninonempiy - What excuses are you referring to? You know what, whatever dude... Enjoy your life, this conversation is over.

[gangstashytt]

WOW MY BROTHER

[Keenah81]

I will NEVER understand the rational of some of these racist idiots. They complain when Black males are living negative and/or destructive lifestyles....Yet when they see a young man (such as Deonte) doing something positive or dare I say admirable with his life, they still insist on spewing hatred. I commend this young man for his accomplishments & wish him continued success. I applaud ALL those who continue to be positive role models & inspirations within their own communities.

[rocballaz]

Deonte, you will do well, young brother. Keep up the good effort!

[runninonempiy]

@macdaddynyc YOU ARE WRONG AND LOOKING FOR EXCUSES!!!!!..I live it...I am NOT your friend and dont tell me how to think!!

[macdaddynyc]

@runninonempiy - While I appreciate your point of view, using the inmates on your tier as your option pool is a tad askew. I imagine (because I've never been incarcerated) racism in jail is tied very closely to survival. A lot of people in jail blame others for their problems. I have a very diverse group of friends, and no matter our background, we stick up for each other. You said it yourself, you've got black friends and family...do they hate you? Don't think in absolutes, my friend.

[ChocolateLocDiva08]

I am a professor of Teacher Education and I have shown this video clip to many of my college students. It is life testimonies like this that inspire all of those who aspire to be SOMETHING in this world. To those who posted negative comments about this...well ignorance is bliss! Congratulations Deonte and I celebrate with you and for you. My teenage son has seen this over and over and each time he is faced with a challenge we revisit it!

[journeygirl105]

This speech is so inspiring.