This was such an incredible speech, and I cannot believe how lucky I am that I got to hear it at my own commencement. It was a privilege and honor to meet this man with the Michigan Marching Band, Go Blue!!
I only ever heard Wynton Marsalis play before, never to speak until right now. Colour me gobsmacked. All from memory, his rousing speech is in the ilk of MLK; it said it all and it says it all. An outstanding message, not only for the graduates he addresses, but for us all. Please share, far and wide, as I am doing right now.
We had the privilege of being there. Wynton’s speech was a call to action, whilst not being divisive. I’ve used some of the same words in my description…”rousing” in the ilk of “MLK”. The class of ‘23 is up to the task. AMaizing young adults! Go Blue!
This makes me miss A2 and the many times I had the privilege to hear this genius and his instrument, to see his immense inner thoughts made known via his words and music at Hill Auditorium -- nothing else compares. I graduate in a few weeks, and this is the speech I wanted and needed to hear. Thank you, Wynton Marsalis, for calling out the many ways we are segregating ourselves and not living a shared reality. We should emulate jazz and come together as a nation to make a new sound, one that can be recognized by all as awareness of each other's contributions to the whole.
Wow, that's a speech and a half. Please share, the whole world needs to hear this. Thank you Wynton, that is up there and surpassing some of your best trumpet solo. Mr. Marsalis for president I say!
We were there for our son who graduated Magna Cum Laude in Electrical Engineering, April 2023 and Wynton's speach was phenomenal. A man with inspiration, hope and dreams!
This was such an incredible speech, and I cannot believe how lucky I am that I got to hear it at my own commencement. It was a privilege and honor to meet this man with the Michigan Marching Band, Go Blue!!
@Dustin Fletcher Wow
Wynton Marsalis spoke the truth
@Dale D Thank you for this observation.
Wynton for PRESIDENT!! Please like and share.
@Yoga in the Vines Thank you
I only ever heard Wynton Marsalis play before, never to speak until right now. Colour me gobsmacked. All from memory, his rousing speech is in the ilk of MLK; it said it all and it says it all. An outstanding message, not only for the graduates he addresses, but for us all. Please share, far and wide, as I am doing right now.
We had the privilege of being there. Wynton’s speech was a call to action, whilst not being divisive.
I’ve used some of the same words in my description…”rousing” in the ilk of “MLK”.
The class of ‘23 is up to the task.
AMaizing young adults!
Go Blue!
Co Co李玟生前多次強調自己是中國人，曾在佩洛西窜台時發文：中國人要團結！不要讓外人干涉咱們！
如果從人類的道德以及佛陀的教育來看，美國是邪惡的大國，假自由民主之名，處處造作惡業，例如，同性婚、廢死刑、搞墮胎、吸毒、搶劫，放縱人民私慾，「殺生、偷盗、邪淫、妄言，綺語、兩舌、惡口、顛倒是非、造謠抹黑」使人下墮三惡道，來世難得到人身。（還處處干涉人家內政， 讓世界處於二分法）。
佛陀大覺者預言，人類會越來越沒道德心， 放縱人類私慾的結果，就會使這個世界人類越來越沉淪！
六四那些反動份子，造成國家動亂，害死那麼多人，應該以古代刑罰罪誅九族，才能夠對得起人民。
中國從古至今受聖賢教導，再壞也壞不到哪裡去，（不要刻意做個案的突顯對立，整體上還算是好的）反而西方國家，崇尚言論自由，可以為所欲為，容易違背道德，而且兩黨像是雙頭馬車，能做什麼事。
佛言：「世間無常，國土危脆；四大苦空，五陰無我；生滅變異，虛偽無主；心是惡源，行為罪藪。如是觀察，漸離生死。」
佛言：「一切有為法，如夢幻泡影，如露亦如電，應作如是觀。」
This makes me miss A2 and the many times I had the privilege to hear this genius and his instrument, to see his immense inner thoughts made known via his words and music at Hill Auditorium -- nothing else compares. I graduate in a few weeks, and this is the speech I wanted and needed to hear. Thank you, Wynton Marsalis, for calling out the many ways we are segregating ourselves and not living a shared reality. We should emulate jazz and come together as a nation to make a new sound, one that can be recognized by all as awareness of each other's contributions to the whole.
"Shared reality"
Brilliant speech! Bravo! Same all over the world, not just the USA
@Soxie Thank you for this observation.
I knew he was a remarkable musical talent but had no idea that he was equally an amazing speaker! Truly inspiring!!
@Nikola Brown Thank you for this observation.
It was an exceptional speech. Most of the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Critically important message that should be spread far and wide.
Wow, that's a speech and a half. Please share, the whole world needs to hear this. Thank you Wynton, that is up there and surpassing some of your best trumpet solo. Mr. Marsalis for president I say!
@George Brodbeck Thank you for this encouragement and support.
Phenomenal speech. So grateful to see it in person! Go Blue!
@Tracy Donley Thank you for this observation.
Best graduation speech ever. Proud to be a 1962 grad of. THE University of Michigan!
@Mary Costantino Thank you for this observation.
We were there for our son who graduated Magna Cum Laude in Electrical Engineering, April 2023 and Wynton's speach was phenomenal. A man with inspiration, hope and dreams!
Best speech I’ve ever heard.
@ The Super Steel Thank you for this observation.
Wow. Love.
This speech made this commencement ceremony a truly memorable event
Perfect.
Wynton Marsalis spoke the tr
@Dale D Kudos