On Sunday, YouTube is presenting a virtual graduation ceremony to all those graduates who won’t be able to accept their diplomas onstage this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Dear Class of 2020”, airing on YouTube via livestream starting at 3 p.m.

ET/noon PT, is a four-hour special featuring some of the world’s biggest stars offering commencement messages to this year’s crop of graduates.

The special had originally been slated to air on Saturday, but was rescheduled so as not to conflict with the memorial service for George Floyd.

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Body camera video could offer more detail in Floyd encounter

MINNEAPOLIS – Video recorded by a bystander showed the world George Floyd’s horrifying last minutes, capturing his cries and pleas for air as a Minneapolis officer used his knee to pin down Floyd's neck.But the footage recorded by body cameras that officers wore on their chests as they were arresting Floyd is expected to show even more about what the officers and Floyd were doing and saying during that fateful encounter, and it could shape how the officers’ cases play out in court. “A video camera, when properly authenticated, is an eye witness.

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Country music group Lady Antebellum changing its name to Lady A

In a major sign that public opinion on racial history is shifting in America, the country music group Lady Antebellum is changing its name to Lady A.The band made the announcement on Thursday.They said in a statement that they decided to drop Antebellum from their name after realizing the word's association to slavery.Antebellum refers to the period of American history before the Civil War when slavery was still legal.The band members say they are embarrassed they didn't take the word's implications into consideration sooner.The change to Lady A comes amid a renewed national discourse on race following the police killing of George Floyd.Part of that debate has been a wave of businesses disavowing any tributes to confederate romanticism,

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New Music Friday: Chloe x Halle, Maren Morris & More of the Hottest Songs and Albums of the Week

Chloe x Halle followed up their Tik Tok meme-inspiring single «Do It» with their full sophomore album, All Star Shea Couleé dropped her sultry strip tease track from the premiere, and country queen Maren Morris released not one, but two new singles.Plus, Leon Bridges shared his heartbreaking tribute to George Floyd and victims of police brutality, and G-Eazy dropped a timely track about the pervasive problem of racial injustice.Read on for some of our favorite recommendations for new songs and albums to listen to this week — plus, where you can stream them now!Chloe x HalleThe sisters pushed the original release of their sophomore album «in solidarity of all the beautiful black lives lost» — but has finally arrived, preceded by singles «Do

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Statues boarded up in London as more protests expected

LONDON – Authorities in London boarded up a war memorial and a statue of wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill ahead of expected rival demonstrations by anti-racism and far-right protesters, as the city’s mayor on Friday urged protesters to stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why Beyoncé protégées Chloe x Halle paused their second album release

Grammy-nominated sister act of Chloe and Halle Bailey — pushed pause on the release of their second album, “Ungodly Hour,” originally scheduled to drop June 5, in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the resulting Black Lives Matter protests.“We’ve been really heartbroken by what’s been going on, so we just felt like during this time it was more than us,” says Chloe, 21. “It was more than about our album, and we wanted to put the attention on the injustices [against] our people and getting proper justice.”Adds Halle, 20: “These past weeks have just felt so much bigger and more important than releasing music at this time, which is why we decided to push it a week.

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Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread

NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago.Still, it might not be widespread for a few reasons.If organizations insist on unity, as some coaches and front-office executives have mentioned, that could be a hurdle.Another potential drawback is the growing belief among some players that kneeling is no longer necessary to raise awareness because George Floyd’s death has ignited nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality. Lastly, some owners might still have an issue with it despite the league’s support of the players.

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Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change. The letter was addressed to “Everyone…but especially Minneapolis citizens.” It was written by officers from all ranks of the Minneapolis Police Department, who said they represent the "voices of hundreds of other Minneapolis police officers."In the letter, the officers denounced Chauvin’s actions in connection with Floyd’s Memorial Day death. “Like us, Derek Chauvin took an oath to hold the sanctity of life most precious,” the letter read.

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Oprah Winfrey continued to have an open conversation with black artists and activists on Wednesday aimed at determining how America can help eradicate systemic inequality and racism. Winfrey's two-night conversation, called "Where Do We Go From Here?", featuring director Ava DuVernay, former U.S.

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Lizzo, Natalie Portman, 6 More Stars Who Support Defunding The Police

Protesters across the United States are demanding justice in the wake of George Floyd‘s death, and that includes defunding police departments in every city and state. Celebrity activists like John Legend, Jane Fonda, and Lizzo have joined the cause, asking that bloated law enforcement budgets be cut, and the money instead be spent on health care, education, and investing in Black communities. Some stars have signed an online letter from Movement For Black Lives, vowing to fight for just that.

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Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, More Stars Rally Support for L.A.'s Black-Owned Businesses

Institutional racism. Economic inequality.

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Happy Birthday, Sasha Obama: Look Back At The President’s Daughter Then Now On Her 19th Birthday

Growing up in the White House can put a unique sort of pressure on any young person, but a number of the kids who grew up at the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue address have gone on to flourish, and Sasha Obama is one of them. The newly-minted 19-year-old celebrates her birthday today and despite social distancing precautions amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we know that she will celebrate with her loving family — sister Malia Obama, mother Michelle Obama, and father and former President of the United States, Barack Obama. To commemorate Sasha’s 19th birthday, we’re taking a look back at how the former first daughter has gracefully matured from an adorable youngster to an inspiring young woman!

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Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift & More Encourage Fans to Vote in Primary Elections

Selena Gomez to Ariana Grande are making sure their fans are getting their ballots in.Grande and Camila Cabello partnered with HeadCount, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that works with musicians to help register their fans to vote and participate in democracy.

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will sign order to ban chokeholds

HOUSTON - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says he will sign an executive order that will ban the use of chokeholds by law enformcement.The mayor made the announcement during a funeral service in Houston for George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes.“What that order will say is that in this city, we will ban chokeholds and strangleholds,” Mayor Turner said. “In this city, we will require de-escalation.

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Jennifer Lopez offers up a meet and greet as she joins the All In Challenge

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Beyoncé Inspires Class Of 2020 With Powerful Message: ‘Real Change Has Started With You’

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Philadelphia School District to honor students with virtual graduation ceremonies

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia School District is honoring students with a virtual graduation Tuesday. The virtual graduation will be held at 11 a.m. on June 9 with Malcolm Jenkins as the keynote speaker.Jenkins, a former player for the Philadelphia Eagles, has long been a vocal advocate for social and racial justice, which will provide an informed voice amid current civil unrest in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. Dr.

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Barack Obama Encourages Graduating Students: "You Can Create a New Normal"

Former President Barack Obama sent some words of encouragement to graduating students in his commencement speech that streamed Sunday as part of YouTube's Dear Class of 2020. "It's fair to say that your generation is graduating into a world that faces more profound challenges than any generation in decades," he said, referencing the coronavirus pandemic, the hundred thousand lives lost and the impact on the economy.

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Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, & More Stars Celebrate The Class Of 2020 For YouTube’s Powerful Special

The graduating class of 2020 may not have been able to celebrate their achievements in person due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they did get one last send-off on Sunday by a star-studded cast!

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Florida reports 966 more COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths as states nationwide eye reopening

[UPDATES: George Floyd protests continue worldwide as Democrats plan to unveil police oversight bill]These new statistics, released by the Florida Department of Health, brought the total number of cases reported in the state to 64,904 since COVID-19 was first detected in Florida on March 1; the state also reported 2,712 total deaths as a result of the respiratory illness.A total of 11,008 Floridians have required hospitalization since the beginning of March due to severe cases of coronavirus.If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here.Below is a breakdown of coronavirus cases in the Central Florida region:While Florida entered phase two of reopening on Friday, other states are beginning to follow suit.[RELATED: Her

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Lady Gaga urges 2020 graduates to stand up against ‘systemic oppression’ in heartfelt speech

Lady Gaga delivered a heartfelt speech to high school graduates on Sunday (June 7, 2020), as she urged them to do their bit to fight systemic racism in America.The 34-year-old singer was just one of the famous names taking part in YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 graduation special and told viewers that while she had recorded her initial speech two weeks ago, she was inspired to re-record her message following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests.“My speech at that time reflected and referenced the shared experience of the Covid-19 global pandemic that has devastated the world this year and how important it is to be a force of kindness in the world as you take the next step

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Pride 2020: A Guide to Virtual Events and Ways to Donate During the Pandemic

June marks Pride, with parades and other events normally taking place all around the country, celebrating will look very different this year after the coronavirus outbreak made it unsafe for people to gather in large groups.

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Michelle Obama Addresses Nationwide Protests and Pandemic in Graduation Commencement Speech

While delivering a commencement address for graduating students during YouTube Originals' Dear Class of 2020 virtual ceremony, former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the ongoing nationwide protests, novel coronavirus pandemic and encouraged students that they are "not alone." "I am here today to talk to you, not as the former First Lady, but as a real life person, a mother, a mentor, a citizen concerned about your future and the future of our country. Because right now, all that superficial stuff of titles and positions, all of that has been stripped away.

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Beyonce Delivers Powerful Commencement Speech to Graduating Students: "Real Change Has Started With You"

As the nation continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, Beyonce Knowles delivered a powerful commencement speech for graduating students during YouTube Originals'Dear Class of 2020virtual ceremony Sunday. The singer was quick to applaud the graduating students who are finding themselves "in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic and worldwide expression outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed black human being." "And you still made it.

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Michelle Obama's Latest Commencement Speech Is Exactly What You Need to Hear Today

Dear Class of 2020 commencement program aimed at high school and college graduates.“Over the past couple of months, our foundation has been shaken,” said. “Not just by a pandemic that stole too many of our loved ones, upended our daily lives and sent tens of millions into unemployment, but also by the rumbling of the age-old fault lines that our country was built on.

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Jennifer Lopez and Barack and Michelle Obama are merely some of the A-list appearances expected on YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 commencement ceremony special at 3 p.m. ET on June 7. Lizzo and the New York Philharmonic are slated to open the show with a performance of Pomp and Circumstance.

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coronavirus pandemic, on-ground graduation ceremonies are giving way to virtual ones. Google's video platform YouTube organised a virtual event to give a farewell to these students.The ceremony saw participation from former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, Korean pop group BTS, singers Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, former Defense Secretary Robert M Gates, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and activist Malala Yousafzai."I don't think this is the graduation ceremony any of you imagined.

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Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and the cast of Schitt’s Creek are among the stars who have offered messages of hope to young people graduating from schools and universities across America.

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Making this year’s graduation ceremony extra special, some of the biggest celebrities in the entertainment industry joined YouTube’s virtual graduation and celebrated the Class of 2020. The long list of stars included Beyoncé, BTS, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Barack and Michelle Obama, Lizo, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and many more.

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Beyonce delivers powerful speech for class of 2020

Beyonce has joined a host of stars in delivering a message for graduates, as part of YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 virtual graduation series.

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Lady Gaga addresses death of George Floyd: “Change will happen and it will be for the better.”

Lady Gaga has addressed the death of George Floyd in an impassioned virtual address for 2020 graduates.Speaking as part of YouTube’s virtual “Dear Class of 2020″ commencement celebration on Sunday (June 7), the singer said she originally recorded a speech that “reflected the shared experience” of coronavirus experienced by the class of 2020.But after Floyd’s death last month, Gaga realised she had to address the Black Lives Matter movement and protests across the US.She said: “My speech was recorded before the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent activist movement…while my original commencement speech may not be directly relevant to what this country most needs right now, I wish to tell you today that though there is much to be sad

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Dear Class of 2020: Beyonce's powerful commencement speech is what the world needs right now; FULL SPEECH

After being rescheduled by a day to pay their respects to George Floyd and Black Lives Matter, Dear Class of 2020 came rushing through and helped students have an epic graduation ceremony, even though it was virtually. And, to say that it was star-studded would be a huge understatement.

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Beyonce applauds Class of 2020 for starting ‘real change’

Beyonce has commended the Class of 2020 for putting into motion the “wheels of change” in a powerful commencement speech for a YouTube special.The superstar delivered a moving address for the Dear Class of 2020 virtual celebration, which streamed online on Sunday, and applauded students for achieving academic success “in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic, and worldwide expression outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed black human being”, in reference to Minnesota man George Floyd. “And you still made it,” Beyonce smiled.

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Lady Gaga encourages kindness and love during inspiring graduation speech to the class of 2020

Lady Gaga gave the class of 2020 an incredibly powerful and motivational seven-minute speech on Sunday.The Chromatica singer spoke about the importance of kindness when trying to make changes for the good of the world.The 34-year-old began by revealing she had completely changed her speech following the death of George Floyd and the continual racial injustices the black community faces daily.

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coronavirus crisis, but the stars aligned — and teamed up — to make sure the students felt inspired and appreciated nonetheless.As part of the YouTube Originals event dozens of musicians, actors, artists and public figures shared messages of hope and solidarity with all those graduating amid a global pandemic and unprecedented social activism.From a jazzy, orchestra-backed opening number from Lizzo to three separate messages from Barack and Michelle Obama, to speeches and calls to action from Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake and more, there was no shortage of love during this virtual graduation ceremony.Here's a look back at some of Sunday's most moving, life-affirming appearances from the star-studded The «Truth Hurts»

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Lady Gaga Addresses Police Brutality and Systemic Racism in Powerful Speech for 'Dear Class Of 2020'

Lady Gaga is speaking out against police brutality in a powerful message to this year's graduating class.

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‘I’m proud to see that many people want justice’: Nashville teens lead 10,000 in peaceful protest

(Left to right) Jade Fuller, Emma Rose Smith, Kennedy Green, Nya Collins, Mikayla Smith and Zee Thomas. When six teenagers decided to organize a peaceful protest after the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, they never imagined it would turn into the massive and historic event that it did.Jade Fuller, Emma Rose Smith, Kennedy Green, Nya Collins, Mikayla Smith and Zee Thomas had never met until each decided something needed to be done in light of the current events impacting the nation.Kennedy Green, Nya Collins, Jade Fuller and Emma Rose Smith during the demonstration.

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Watch Beyoncé and BTS give 2020 commencement speeches

Beyoncé and BTS have given commencement-style speeches for the graduating class of 2020, which took place last weekend on a YouTube-hosted virtual graduation ceremony.Beyoncé congratulated the high school seniors who persevered through the myriad of challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and the recent “worldwide expression of outage” over the killing of George Floyd.“Congratulations to the class of 2020, you have arrived here in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic and worldwide expression of outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed Black human being.

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Barack Obama Urges Graduates to 'Create a New Normal' Amid COVID-19 and Protests in Inspiring Speech

Barack Obama wants the impact of this moment to be lasting. The former president delivered a heartfelt, inspiring message to this year's graduating class on YouTube Originals'. The over-four hour special, which aired on Sunday, also featured commencement speeches by Barack's wife, Michelle Obama, as well as Beyonce. In his speech, Barack acknowledged how «head-spinning» the last few months must have been for graduates, but urged them not to wish things would go back to normal.

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Despite coronavirus cancelling the plans of graduates across the world, celebrities and public figures joined together on Sunday, June 7, for YouTube Original's 'Dear Class of 2020' special. The prerecorded event featured speeches by the performers like BTS, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, and more.

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Beyoncé Delivers Commencement Speech for Class of 2020: ''Keep Pushing, Forget the Fear''

Beyoncéis encouraging young high school and college graduates to continue to advocate for underrepresented communities, to continue to do the work to achieve a better tomorrow and to "keep investing and keep betting on yourself." As the Class of 2020 virtual celebrations continue due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the 38-year-old is stepping up and empowering the future generations through her speech during YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" livestream on Sunday, June 7. "Thank you President [Barack Obama] and Michelle Obama] for including me in this very special day and congratulations to the class of 2020," she began her speech.

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2020 is only half over, and major life events continue to becanceled or postponed, includinggraduation ceremonies for the class of 2020.In response, YouTube put together an all-hands-on-deck special web event called Dear Class Of 2020, which was streamed live on Sunday.Megastars such as Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Jennifer Lopez joined Barack and Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson and many others to congratulate and celebrate graduating college and high school seniors remotely, while also taking time to acknowledge the unique moment the world finds itself in.

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Beyonce delivers powerful speech for class of 2020: ‘Your blackness is beautiful’

Beyonce blessed the Class of 2020 with her words of wisdom in a powerful commencement speech making reference to the Black Lives Matter movement.The Halo singer joined the likes of Michelle Obama, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift to deliver an address for the virtual graduation on Sunday (7 June). In the 10-minute video, Beyonce, 38, applauded the students for pushing through with their studies despite the coronavirus pandemic and current fight against racial inequality, sparked by the horrific death of African-American man George Floyd. Floyd died on 25 May after a white police officer in Minnesota pressed his knee into his neck for almost nine minutes during an arrest. Beginning her commencement speech, Beyonce said: ‘You have arrived here

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Beyoncé Gives Moving Commencement Speech, ‘Don’t Let The World Make You Feel You Have To Look A Certain Way To Be Brilliant’

Beyoncé was just one of the many to take part in the “Dear Class Of 2020” virtual graduation hosted Barack and Michelle Obama.

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Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama are celebrating graduates.

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Beyonce Hopes for 'Real Change' After George Floyd's Death in Moving Commencement Speech

Beyonce had a very poignant message for the class of 2020. The superstar gave a moving commencement address during Sunday's special, praising graduates for how they've handled «arriving in the middle» of a global pandemic and moment of change for black Americans following the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. «Thank you for using your collective voice and letting the world know that Black Lives Matter. The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and so many others have left us all broken.

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Michelle Obama Gets Emotional in Powerful 'Dear Class of 2020' Commencement Address

The YouTube Originals special, airing on Sunday, features both Barack andMichelle Obama as commencement speakers. The pair kicked things off with a joint message to students early on in the program.

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Beyonce is speaking out and inspiring younger generations.

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