Cory Booker's 2012 Commencement Address

June 17, 2012 - Cory Booker, the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, challenges Stanford graduates to be courageous, never lose faith and always work together during Stanford's 121st Commencement. He extolls lessons from his own father and grandfather through stories of hardship, hope, and humor. Booker encourages graduates to find and join their own "conspiracy of love" -- people who will help lift them up in times of need, provide a community and challenge them to go beyond what they think is possible.

Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/

Commencement 2012:
http://commencement.stanford.edu/

Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford

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[arunmoolan1]

America's next black president !!

[hank stanley]

This is a phenomenal speech. We saw this live at my son's commencement. I was expecting a mildly pedantic commencement speech by the mayor of Newark. But I was blown away.

Funny, scary, inspiring, humbling, uplifting, human, thoughtful, mayor Booker had me riveted to my seat in the 90-degree heat.

[Eunice China]

This video is more than I could have asked for. A world of thanks.

[ivy sullivan]

one of the best speech!!!



[Geoffrey Kelly]

The word is relevant. And it was, even if you didn't get it.

[Bama Ivy]

Cory Booker is black. Both of his parents are black. Black people come in all shades just in case you didn't know.

[Archi Byqn]

listening to graduation speeches makes my nerves fulfilled. A month from now, I will be tasting how it feels like to graduate.

[tpawlowskis]

Speech was good until he started bringing race into it. God - the guys not even black, he has the shortest hint of tan to him. If someone doesn't want to sell a home to a black family that's their choice.

[Jdb Bascombe]

Read history. Whites didn't invent everything. Such an absolute statement demonstrates your bigotry, ignorance and poor listening skills. You missed the point of Mayor Booker's entire speech.

[esignview]

There is a $1700 Gold piece reward for any information of illegal activity committed by Cory Booker. I'll split it with you.