University of Maryland

“You have more power than you realize.”

May 25, 2019

Michael Bloomberg delivers the commencement address at the University of Maryland.

“…fire all politicians who ignore these threats. Whether it’s climate change, or gun violence, or any other issue, all of you can make up for the inaction in Washington by turning their points of failure into turning points for our great nation. […] “When you leave this campus, look for ways to exercise your power. Join an advocacy group. Write your representatives. Call them, organize, march, donate, vote. And get your friends and family to do the same. You have more power than you realize – use it.”

Oprah speaking to the 2019 graduating class at Colorado College.

“Pick any problem. Small steps lead to big accomplishments. You will V O T E.”

“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” ― Angela Davis

 

 

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