Tag: graduation ceremony
Valedictorian gets a standing ovation after coming out as bisexual in graduation speech
During his valedictorian graduation speech, a high school senior named Mason Bleu announced to his class that he is bisexual.
In his speech, Bleu said:
“I want to end this speech by saying the only way we can make change is by being educated. I want to remind all of you to always be proud and to always remain humble. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished, be proud of who you are. Continue seeking knowledge and most importantly find ways to...
Apple CEO Tim Cook mentions Stonewall and self-censorship at Stanford graduation
Where some schools are banning gay speakers, Stanford invited Apple’s openly gay CEO, Tim Cook to address its graduates today. While much of the speech was about Silicon Valley needing to accept responsibility, the Tim Cook Stanford speech used the 50th anniversary of Stonewall to make a point about the importance of leaving a legacy for the future.
Choking up during the speech, Cook told the gathered Stanford graduates:
“In a few days, we will mark the 50th anniversary of the...
