President Obama on the importance of voting
President Obama addresses the recent graduates of Howard University on the importance of voting.
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President Obama addresses the recent graduates of Howard University on the importance of voting.
He talks about compromise, listening and working for change
President Obama summons the story of Thurgood Marshall to make a point about how change is made.
In his 2016 Commencement Address at Howard University, President Obama speaks about the importance of listening and compromise in a democracy. He provides examples from his own experience.
"...more than just passion for change you need a strategy.... Not just awarness but actions. Not just hashtags but votes."
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