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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[Daylord Knight]

This made me realize i can do better

[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.

[VAleria Lake]

This was TRULY INSPIRING. I am so proud to watch this! You make me happy to be an African American young lady about to graduate. This is such an awesome speech, you just made my heart happy !!!!

[Cherry Hartz]

Finally something REAL. Tired of all these silly useless speeches.

[Nadia Herrera]

Truly inspiring... Makes believe I can do anything ... GRADUATING IN JUNE ^_^ #TOP OF MY CLASS

[Joseph Owusu]

Family is Here Valedictorian!

[livingdead1969]

This is me through this young man I m sharing this with world

[TheLoveis1985]

Simply amazing and moving! He is a true motivation to the youth. Smart young man with a great head on his shoulders. He is truly blessed by the Lord!

[MJaeeeee]

God bless him.. I hope to see more young brothers follow in his footsteps.

[Shawnee Dutcher]

Some ideas that inspired me about his speech is how he completed all assignments even if it kept him up all night and how he did what was necessary and not what was popular because no one can help you more than yourself. Also, he didn't let personal problems stop him from completing his work and stereotypical people to bring him down, because everyone deals with those things. He also met all deadlines and got the best grades he could, and those are all the qualities a stellar student possesses.

[marlogutta]

GOOD POWERFUL SPEECH