Graduation2020

#Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020 is a special virtual broadcast by Facebook and Instagram on May 15, 2020.[1] The special had various celebrities make commencement speeches and performances by various singers and high school/college choirs and bands.[2][3]

The special was hosted by Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak.[4] Oprah Winfrey delivered the featured commencement address.[5] Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, and Simone Biles also shared words of wisdom during the broadcast.[6]

Throughout it, every high school and college was listed by their respective state in alphabetical order, while showcasing various students photos from Instagram and comments from Facebook. Also teachers and families giving shoutouts as well.

References
  1. "Facebook Celebrates the Class of 2020 with Week of Graduation Features and Commencement Program". fb.com.
  2. "Graduation 2020: Facebook and Instagram celebrate the Class of 2020". EW.com.
  3. "Oprah, Awkwafina and Miley Cyrus sign on for Facebook's class of 2020 virtual graduation". Los Angeles Times. April 28, 2020.
  4. "Here's everything we know about Facebook's virtual graduation ceremony". TODAY.com.
  5. Petski, Denise (May 11, 2020). "Mindy Kaling & B.J. Novak To Co-Host Virtual Graduation Event On Facebook & Instagram — Update".
  6. "Graduation Week Is Here". fb.com.


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