Billionaire Robert F. Smith pays debt of graduates | 135th Commencement at Morehouse College
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- Morehouse College 135th Commencement
Commencement Speaker is Robert F. Smith, American investor, inventor, engineer, philanthropist, entrepreneur. He is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, focused on investing and partnering with leading enterprise software companies. He famously surprised students by paying off all student debt for graduates.
Thank you for giving these 400 men the opportunity to build generational wealth. You have changed the trajectory of their lives.
Sharona Thomas-Wilson ultra trajectory 🚀
Sharona Thomas-Wilson how are they going to build generational wealth exactly?
@@jcflores4656 if you don't already know then I can't teach you.
@R Baugh Alumni all over the nation do things like this. People give to others who they think they can help. Now if proven racist people, black or white, do this, best believe someone would make it go viral just as this video has. This has only gone viral because a billionaire was at an African American University. What we ALL should be doing is, making tuition more affordable. Working together to ensure NO ONE has to graduate with the burden of being in debt. We should be challenging other alumni, churhes, and congress to give back to schools.
@R Baugh Your thinking is not wanted. E-mail David Duke and challenge him to do the same thing & let's see what happens!
I'm so dam proud of this black man..Black economics at your door ..
"America can change when the people have the will to make to change. " This great man was totally off my radar until this. What an inspiration and a generous spirit (and historian!).
@Mason Albert well now, we need more fake stunts like this. Fake write off stunts are OK with me when you're donation reached this level. At least it was here in the Black community and not in Africa.
@Mason Albert whatever you want to call it fuckboy he just did more for black people in an instant than you will do in your whole life.
Honor to be able to attend this graduation, and also honored to say that I will be attending THE MOREHOUSE COLLEGE this fall
Be sure you read the fine print. The freebies might not apply to you. Shame if you had to, you know, work for it.
Jupiter Le Grand you’re a moron!
God Bless you! Robert F. Smith
jaylen reid Many Blessings!!!
Go there and make yourself and family proud, I went there to do a photo documentary of the black universities in Georgia. The best assignment I had in the '80's the men there were absolute gentlemen all the way and the women at Spelman was just as impressive, also Clark University.
This commencement speech gave me goose-bumps! God speed to all the Morehouse grads! Much respect to you Mr. Smith!!
A head full of European GREATNESS education is USELESS WITHOUT A JOB. HOW MANY JOBS HAS HE CREATED?
If you are the students that have LUCKY in this university: PLEASE MAKE A GOOD ACTION IN FAVOUR SOMEONE POOR AND IN NEED TOO!
Yes pay it forward!
This makes me cry. Thank you ROBERT SMITH💕
...yes, Thank You Sir, what an example, it has to be GOD.
Your one of a kind.
A community of integrity begins with people of integrity acting with integrity.
#ADOS
This person just changed the lives of 400 young men in ways they won't realize for years. I wish we could see more of this throughout the nation. He may have CHANGED THEIR FAMILY TREE.
He HAS changed their family tree. Debt is demonic. It is only good in mortgage loans with equity!
@@joannelindsay4977 which why jesus literally flipped shit when he saw the money changers in the temple
He has. As a matter of fact
even I'm in South Korea, NOW I'M ON THE BUS number 13. really good one!
This made news all over the world.
Literally all over the work.
I'm in Ghana: west Africa and ve watched this over and over and the motivation increases at every view
Dearest Mr. Smith. Your generosity moved me to tears. You set The Chosen 400 free. Sending a message of hope to The Rest of Us. Hope has been awakened.
“Greatness is born out of the Grind.” Congratulations, Morehouse Class of 2019! You are truly blessed!
God bless this Great Man!!
I’m crying as if my son graduated and that’s how connected we should feel to those coming before and after us.... honor honor honor
This commencement speech of Robert F. Smith was brilliant throughout. It was memorable and substantive and insightful and resourceful and intelligent and inspiring and human .... and then it was generous, which should be our most basic human trait. This whole speech should be required viewing for every graduate.
Robert F. Smith is clearly a very intelligent man, in every way. He has instantly become one of the more memorable people for me, and I will be looking to know more of and about him.
You are so right! I intend to have my grandsons watch it even though they're not even out of High School yet.
Agreed!! He inspired me to do better!!!
Mr. Jones is but the classic example . . . that we'all, can mirror ! You don't need to be rich externally . . . however, internally will start you there, half way to the finish line. And get this . . . he's still in his 50's, much more drive/work . . . in his future. He's got more souls to motivate !
It is an honor and blessing to be a part of this class!!
Congratulations young man. This is an opportunity to build generational wealth! Do it!!
"We are enough to take care of our own community" Robert F. Smith
Awesome graduation speech and incredible GENEROSITY! May God continue to BLESS this great man! Congratulations to the class of 2019!
#blackexcellence #theblackexperience
#intellectualcapital #payitforward
More handouts. At what point do these people do it for themselves? Trillions in handout to africa and africans abroad. Its time to start spending on OUR own. Know wha im saying
Robert F. Smith is a name I will never forget. Thank you and your family for your kindness and the history lesson you taught me today.
I was going to pay their student loans myself, but since Rob Smith grabbed the check I won’t. Robert Smith and I are both generous people.
We all die but we don't all leave the world a better place by out actions.
@R Baugh You thought you did something, didn't you?
@R Baugh Why?
@@eliwol3789 I am from Missouri, you have to show me!
My nephew was part of this graduating class 2 weeks ago where Dr. Robert F. Smith gave the commencement speech. My nephew is studying to be a lawyers. That was a $100,000 bill that has been erased. BELIEVE ME my brother was Very Happy when he heard that good news!!!! 😊😊😊
I bet he does😀. I hope in not too distance future, he can make reference to this and bless others as well. In the meantime, I hope he gets as many people on his 'bus'.
His speech has inspired me to do what I can to raise up others that are less fortunate than myself and I'm far from rich!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
same impact on me. Wish you well in your supporting efforts
"Be intentional about the words you speak. How you define yourself. What you call each other. The people you spend time with. And the love you create. This all matters immensely. It will define you."
What a brilliant, loving human being.
I'm crying right now I am so happy to see black people helping each other to get ahead in this world lord knows this is what we need maybe other rich black people will see this and realize how precious our children are and the power they have to change the world
The Marathon Continues!
Love his speech his generosity and the challenge to my Morehouse brothers.
Your greatness comes through your grind
Dr. Robert Smith is leaving behind a legacy. I'm truly spellbound by his enormous generosity. There is a saying, "Reach One, Teach One."
Class of 2019 at Morehouse College will be memorable forever.
The 400 graduates of this class are so blessed to be able to begin their careers without a tremendous debt hanging over their heads. This is truly a dream come true. I'm simply elated that these young people will benefit from the generosity of Dr. Robert Smith. If they all remember to pay it forward, they will make an epic difference 400 times over.
It's awesome for the class of 2019! But the class of 2020 will probably be very depressed when they will not get the same. Sure it's great for these chaps, but sooo many won't get the chance that these select few do.
Gotta remember that say . . . truly a phrase that MUST be reborn, internally !
@@davymc993 that phrase . . .
Brother Smith is from the same neighborhood as myself, East Denver, CO, except I was bussed to Thomas Jefferson High School, another white school but I started year 9 there. As much as we hated being bussed there was an advantage to it. Like Robert stated, we learned to get along with other races and the teachers were the best. I remember 2 teachers in particular to this day that helped shaped me and that I owe to Mr. Kingsley and Mrs. Hymen, both were fantastic teachers and saw my interest in science.
I take my hat off to the women in your family, sir.
shut up.
The women in his family were/are amazing.
His mother set standards and a true compass.
Shame that one man can be so kind towards other and theres rappers spending a 100k on diamonds for decoration on a watch, when theres so much more that could be spent on..
Proud to see that there is still good people with wealth that looks after education of youth with no financial worry,.. beautiful soul.
Why do you care what other people do with their earned money?
God is not a woman. He doesn't have a "beautiful soul." He is a clever deceiver and representative of Satan, the "queen of heaven" in disguise. (Jeremiah 7:18). He just got those males to give Satan praise.
My hope for America, and the planet, just got higher! I hope these students pass it on like a revolution of love and intelligence. Best wishes fron northen Sweden =)
AWwwww, meanwhile when does the gravy train end? Because this is a BLACK college. Not a multi cultural one. But then they need that ,right. Special exemptions for the special needs people.
Thank you
@@swrd44You must be a special needs troll.
swrd44 whatever, Cletus. Now go slop them hogs and clean up that nasty ass trailer.
@@swrd44 Agent swrd44, you needs to go to school to learn how to write a coherent sentence. Chop, chop.
That was very very kind of Robert F. Smith to do that for them that is what i am talking about, never forget where u came from, that was great .
Man this was Beautiful!!
And may these Men grow up to do great things and COME BACK to do the same!! This is how we Lead....Thank You Robert F. Smith😇
I've always studied this Great Man and has always done great things. 👍👍👍👍👍
In Service to other,,, nothing like it...
I, recently became aware of Mr. Smith. An incredible man.
Wish our South African youth had successful business role models that pay forward like Robert F. Smith. His generosity and amazing speech is truly inspiring. This is the impeccable leadership so needed in our communities.
Patrice Motsepe and his family (through their Foundation) have given immensely to our communities. The Zimbabwean Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, while still based in SA sent both Zim and SA students to Morehouse, and funded the studies of others in SA. They both continue with their good deeds. Please do a quick Google search.
@@makalosekelewane198 Hi Makalo, yes believe Patrice Motsepe's Foundation does amazing work. We need more leaders to pay forward and inspire with incredible speeches like this one. Our media is full of tales of corrupt leaders. Hopefully, that is about to change.
@@TinaCook I really wish that the narrative in the media would change, however the rot seemingly runs too deep. I have a feeling that we will continue being shocked by catchy headlines in our Sunday newspapers for the foreseeable future.
@@makalosekelewane198 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Still believe there are more good people in our country than the bad ones. It's challenging for the good ones to keep respecting our laws and bye laws when they see others getting away breaking them. The tide will turn.
@@TinaCook There sure are Tina, I have to believe that. The vast majority of good people, who also happen to be talented/competent and ethical lack the conviction to lead though (unfortunately).
34:17 that dude bottom left :D Perfect response.
Agree. He had his antennae finely tuned to understand what was happening. Powerful life changing movement. #YouAreEnough. #YouCanOwnTheBus #ThePayingITForwardMovement
I didn't notice him until you pointed him out. Best freaking reaction!!
Marco...I keep rewinding it back to his reaction LOL, classic!
The look on his face was epic/incredible/funny/sincere/more, all at the same time.
35:11 the way he looked at him lol
I never knew this man until now. He is my hero. Way to go. Until now I thought rich black people are only good at showing off bling bling and useless expensive cars, empty mansions and watches.. But now I know there are some black Angels with great hearts
There is difference between being rich and being wealthy, the key difference is wisdom. Robert has been those silent wealthy( not rich) people, not surprised that most people have not heard about him.
Mr. Smith was sincere in everything he shared. He should have gotten more claps during his speak, but as Black people we don’t seem to be touch and moved unless someone is yelling at us or ridiculing us. Mr. Smith is a gem. The world needs more men like him.
I know. I caught that too. He came straight out and told everyone the truth, that we have been systematically kept away from success. He made so many valid points that he should have received thunderous applause after each thought. For example, be a master at your work. This wisdom he was dispensing seemed to sail right over their heads. That was an extremely educational, uplifting, edifying, practical, and loving speech.
@@Frostgrl681 Great points Frostgrl! There should have been thunderous applause throughout that speech not the smattering of handclaps displayed by the students and the administration who were sitting on stage. In roughly 35 minutes, he beautifully encapsulated the experiences of Blacks in America.
after this display, and y’all are worried about some damn applause? Smh
I’m a Combat Veteran who served in the Marines. I was diagnosed with Combat PTSD, which to a large degree has rendered me almost void of empathy, sympathy... feelings. Many have called me numb, heartless. I’m unaffected by death. This , made me cry.
Thanks for service. So sorry. This was an amazing gift.
What a man what a great role model never been so inspired in my life. He is simply a hero. Am not even american am simple londoner. But this speech inspired me so much. I will work harder so i can lend a hand to another young black woman or a man.
That's wonderful and this is really what living is all about helping each other helping one another and then our living would not have been in vain. God bless you and the help that you give will be given back to you at some point in time in your life. I've always been told when you do good good will follow you and today this gentleman did good and so will you.
God Bless. This singular act by a very generous man and family is going to create generations of wealth and prosperity for those students, and the community.
Man if that 400 become
Successful then repeat his
Action, that's 160,000
more successfuls, then
IF that group of successfuls
Repeat that's.......
16,960,000,000!
Can a class ask for a greater gift to mark this milestone? Never! HISTORY MADE!
Mr. Robert F. Smith, you are a Great Man. This gift is a life and world changer.As students and family wept, my seeing this article today in two newspaper publications, I wept also.Thank you as so many others have thanked you.
Hi, I'm an university student from South Korea. I've heard about this incident via Korean youtube channel, that highlighted only the speaker's announcement of paying students' loan. But after listening the full speech, I was deeply impressed that he is not only paying their loan, but also paying back his debts to the whole society and culture that made him. The influence of these intangible properties plays significant roles for every person, regardless of the race, gender, and age. And that's why I was highly motivated and now make a promise to myself to be like him. Morehouse College, thank you for sharing this incredible speech to us. Even though I'm not your student, I've learned more than what my college had given to me.
The generosity that Mr Smith bestowed upon these young man is epic. It is obvious through his speech that his mother preaching and teaching had a huge impact on his life as well as the ride on that number 13 bus. His speech was so inspirational what a blessing that he passed onto these young men and all they have to do is continue to pass it on.
On with the March!!
I hope these young people are listening to this brother speak about Black community. They must come into the knowledge of creating and reestablishing the black community. This gesture of sending them into the world without debt has started them on the road to become paragon's in their community. They now have the resource to go out get gainful employment and start off on the track to save and develop a wealth to put back into not just themselves but their communities. They must keep this thought in mind for their "nation" and I emphasize that word. The Nation we are in is not the nation we must protect. Our nation is our people.
Thaaaaaaat's riiiiiight! Shalawam Ahch
Robert F. Smith's benevolence is simply amazing. This is true greatness. His acts of kindness has reverberated across the ends of the earth. I mean, here I am far away in Nigeria, completely blown away by his speech and his donation. May God almighty continue to bless his blessed soul.
Robert F. Smith, sir, you did that. I thank you for your INCREDIBLE gift to these promising young men who are forever in debt to you and your family's generosity. What an amazing gift and blessing. God Bless You, sir.
That was inspiring for all of us who heard it, no matter our stage of life, our gender, ethnicity, race or religion. Wow! We may not have had a Mrs. Brown or a Robert F. Smith in our lives, but we can all be that person in someone else's life.
Well said.
This Man of God has just changed the Struggle of Every Black Man in America! We are the same age and I have never been more proud of any Man for any reason for the Love he displayed to the Morehouse class of 2019! If I could I would take similar measures! God Bless U and everyone connected to U forever My Brother!🙏🏽🎓👍🏽. Well done!
This year, 2019 marks the 400th year when the first slave ship sailed off the shores of west Africa, carrying men, women and children who were held captive as slaves on the white man's land. And for Mr. Smith to have done this for 400 men? There's no better way to define freedom than this gross act of generosity.
Thank you Mr. Smith. You have really left an unending mark in the 400th year.
Goosebumps while watching this, may gods blessings be upon them
best commencement address EVER...congratulations class of 2019! robert f. smith is a hero.
sunshinegirl1217 Better than Obama’s?
A shining example of Black Power✊
Shining example of helping your fellow human beings*
The very example of black power. Such a beautiful thing
TEARS OF JOY!!!!!
What a generous amazing gift he is giving. Love his heart!❤️❤️❤️
Unfortunately I never heard of this gentleman before, but what a good role model.
Just Great! My respects for your noble thoughts and action.....
Awesome Speech!!! I applaud him for giving back!!! God is good!!! I hope these young men are immensely successful in their chosen careers!!!
You sir have a heart of gold. Rewarding people who have struggled and worked to better their lives. I wonder how many "entitled" whiners there will be? I would like to thank you for your gift of investing in the future of that class. That gift will change lives for the better. No polarized politics, no personal agenda, just a pure gift from the heart.
Beautiful!! AWESOME!! Congratulations to Morehouse Graduates!! I thank you too Mr. Robert F. Smith!!!👑❤💯👍🏽🙋🏾♀️⭐🎉💎🎶
I am truly inspired by Dr. Robert F. Smith's speech! Stellar......
I am glad that the peace of mind spreads to a kind and peaceful world.
That was powerful. My eyes welled up towards the end there too.
Congratulations, Morehouse Men on this Journey, May the Sun ☀️ always Shine for the Class Of 2019, all over the world Graduates 🎓, all Universities In this Great Nation. Great Job Dr. Robert Smith and, your Family on paying it forward. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯🙏🏾, how Bless the Class Of 2019, Morehouse Men.
I feels so sorry right now for the class of 2018 and 2020......So close......just missed it!
🤣🤣😀😀 right?!
lead and teach by doing ... this man is a solid example of a true leader ...
Black Male Masculinity be BETTER not BITTER. Robert Fredrick Smith Shows What Alpha Male leadership looks like. Nothing replaces DOING The Work to become Expert and Specialist in your chosen field of Careers. Be INTENTIONAL about the Words You Speak, also INTENTIONAL About Your Associate. Confidence in your own Worth. You are only bound by Your own Limitations. You are "good enough". Treat All People With DIGNITY and RESPECT. "Call Your Mother and Show Her Love"
@boy14395 Are we SPEAKING about the same topic here. Black men emancipation, self love/brotherly love, "black love" between men and women, BEING each other keeper in order to obtain full potential. Be INTENTIONAL in ALL that We do TOWARDS each other "BLACK LOVE" and Self ACTUALIZATION. "YES BLACK MEN (WOMEN) CALL YOUR MOTHER, SHOW HER LOVE" NOTHING LIKE A MOTHER'S LOVE, SHE'S YOUR ROCK, SHE GAVE YOU LIFE..U EAT & DRANK WHAT SHE HAD"
Amazing! Generous and full of love! Congrats Morehouse Class of 2019!
This make me think...what could be done to help by millionaires? By half-millionares? By regular folks?
Amazing leadership! Profound kindness and vision and wow am I inspired!
Best Thing A Student Can Hear❣ God Bless U Mr. Smith An Ur Family An Morehouse Fam Pass On Love Congratulations 2019😎🎷👣💜💙🖤💝👏👏👏👏👏
I love it!!! That is giving back on an exponentially. I love it love it love it! Say it Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud! Unapologetically,
We need to see much more of this happening.with all the black Millionaires we have in sports, music & film, there's no reason why this can't become a tradition
They can create a fund raising platform specifically for erasing student loan debt. If I had the money and/or connections, I'd start one AND CONTRIBUTE TO IT
I love what he said at the end... "May God always hold you in the cradle of HER hand". Awesome!
I pray that these boys repay the favor! My son will be a Morehouse Man! We will expect y’all to Show Up. Amen !
Mr.Smith
Well done good Sir!
THE QUIET BILLIONAIRE 💪💪💪💪
There is SO much in Smith's speech that sets up the announcement of his gift beautifully, from talking about the opportunities he was afforded to his recognition of social conditions to encouraging Morehouse's class of '19. Enjoyed every single minute and I'll watch it again with my teenage son.
Where are the other billionaires? Why aren’t they giving this gift that keeps on giving? This guy is a true hero that will make a difference!!!
We only have 13 black billionaires!
GLORY!!, GLORY!!... thanks bro...for standing and changing the culture of expectations of alumni actions and contributions.
This lets me know that a blessing is always unexpected 🤷🏾♂️
the best speech ever thank L ord for this man and more house college
Smith’s speech was long but Very much worth listening to even without the substantial surprise gift delivered at the end. What a blessing for the class of 2019!
Most of all thank you for doing it for black students. Black people, who have it the HARDEST in America. Now since they don't have student loans strapping them on hopefully they can start black business and invest back into the black community. Amazing!
"A bet on yourself is likely a good bet"...Robert Smith and Morehouse class of 2019; God knows even from here in Kenya this moment has its place in History. God bless your big heart.
Yeah I like how he thinks. Rewatch this speech he is speaking volumes outside his monetary gift.
Exactly! This is an awesome speech!
wow what a nice gift. we should see more of this. people gifying the young showing they care. I hope it is paid back to him 10 fold. bravo
Wow truly inspiring and we need more of him God Bless! Amazing human being. Got chills
Well done and appreciated Mr. Smith! Great gesture for future endeavors for these brothas!
"Greatness is born out of the grind. So embrace the grind. A thoughtful and intentional approach to the grind will help you become an expert in your craft."
Darn right.
I’m familiar with Dr. Smith and commend him for supporting our young men and community! I’m very proud!
Fuel in the bus!!!!!! Action!!
‘Between doubt and destiny is action ‘ 🙌🏿
Robert F. Smith
That is so nice of you Mr. Smith WOW that's wonderful I wish you could include my student loan in that. I owe 55 thousand dollars and had to withdraw due to brain surgery and was never able to return. I would have been the first to graduate in my family but it never happened. Bless your heart.
It's never too late to be what you might have been. Don't give up. God will make a way!
Debra Woods do not give up it took my wife and I 10 years to graduate I would use her books for one semester while she used mine the next semester
When we finished we had paid for our classes and were debt free
The absolute best day of my life! Thank you for your selfless contribution Mr. Smith. You allowed me to start the next phase of my life with a fresh start!
GOD bless you always Mr Robert Smith...you have set an anchor for other rich people to follow. What an act of kindness that will extend over generations. I do not have money but I do have skills that I can share...for free, you have truly inspired me
Hi Sis
Pse share
Each one teach one 💟
Wow!!!! The spirit of giving
All I can is Bravo Mr. Smith, Congratulations to the Class of 2019 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽, I’m at a lost for words👌🏽
I will be inspired by this as long as I'm alive. Thank you and your family Mr. Smith!
You can only but do better from here on.! Wowamazing. Thank you Mr Smith. I didn't even know about him.
This is such a beautiful, inspiring speech, not to mention the life-changing generosity. Congratulations, how wonderful!
This made me shed a tear of happiness last year. Had to rewatch during these tough times. Still makes me shed a tear. Also makes me realize, there are so many good people out there, we are going to be alright.