Viola Davis: Barnard Commencement 2019

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  • Viola Davis, the award-winning actress, producer and humanitarian, delivered the keynote address to the Class of 2019 at Barnard’s 127th Commencement on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Radio City Music Hall.
    View a full transcript of Davis's full remarks: www.barnard.edu/commencement/...

Komentáře • 110

  • @barbaraespinoza5147
    @barbaraespinoza5147 Před 4 lety +640

    anyone else here after google search 2019?

    • @jimskk
      @jimskk Před 4 lety +2

      Haha i wanted to write that but you were first! hehe.

    • @ankurdubey7630
      @ankurdubey7630 Před 4 lety +3

      yes, i just saw this clip and straight away came here to see this...hahaha

    • @CoreZeroPH
      @CoreZeroPH Před 4 lety +8

      straight to viola davis speech my friend.
      then yuzuru. then yuri on ice opening.
      then saying it was better then YT rewind 2019.

    • @ssjgara
      @ssjgara Před 4 lety +1

      Yes I love her so much and when I saw that I was like "Oh there‘s a speech of her that I don‘t know yet" and now I‘m sitting here crying ;__;

    • @rosie5152
      @rosie5152 Před 4 lety

      MEEEEE

  • @mariamk3069
    @mariamk3069 Před 3 lety +64

    "... perhaps your elixir is this : you can either leave something for people, or you can leave something in people" POWERFUL

  • @bridersurris904
    @bridersurris904 Před 4 lety +148

    brb going to live my life to this speech

  • @Djehbckfntn
    @Djehbckfntn Před rokem +22

    I swear that have listened to this speech at least 50 times during my junior and senior year of high school. It empowered me through all those all-nighters, burnouts and depressing moments. I owe this school for helping me go through those hard times. And here comes college application season. Fingers Crossed.

  • @vanessashaw7714
    @vanessashaw7714 Před 5 lety +221

    7:10
    “You are graduating from a school who’s mission it is to not just hand you a diploma, but a sword.”
    -Viola Davis

  •  Před 5 lety +84

    What an incredible speech. The quality of a future female president...

  • @MJ-qh4gn
    @MJ-qh4gn Před 2 lety +30

    How come I never saw this, viola is out of this world, the way she feels every word in the speech, you can feel it, I'm so glad she exists in a time where I exist. We love you viola 💕

  • @thandoreviews8886
    @thandoreviews8886 Před 4 lety +91

    The trauma of childhood is what people are having troubling dealing with. Fathers are not owning up and the mothers are smothering; the circle continues. The trauma is so thick and so ignored by the world.

  • @sifisobande8597
    @sifisobande8597 Před 2 lety +9

    Viola is phenomenal and truly a gift to our world. I am in such awe.

  • @joel267
    @joel267 Před 3 lety +17

    This speech deserves an award

  • @graxx478
    @graxx478 Před 3 lety +22

    There is something amazing about watching this entire speech, hanging on to every work she says, and then she finishes, it pans out, and shes wearing sneakers.

  • @andreitorquezamesina2753
    @andreitorquezamesina2753 Před 4 lety +112

    *went here after watching Google 2019*

  • @deodatlawson8877
    @deodatlawson8877 Před 4 lety +34

    Underrated speech

  • @gooffgoff89
    @gooffgoff89 Před rokem +5

    I love this woman. She’s dynamite, bold, fierce, courageous, brilliant and a truthsayer! She’s inspiration. She’s light. She is consciously human. I love her.

  • @faithbless1240
    @faithbless1240 Před 4 lety +12

    Viola Davis did it again with her speeches😭👍🏿🙌🏿👏🏿🙏🏿 made me cry listening to her from beginning to the end😭😭👏🏿 I Thank God for blessing us with u “V”❤️🙏🏿

  • @rolahalabi5820
    @rolahalabi5820 Před 3 lety +7

    "That living life for something bigger than yourself is a hero's journey." Viola Davis....mic drip!!!!

  • @Ubapec524
    @Ubapec524 Před 4 lety +30

    5:45 Starts the best part!

  • @eflteacherayala
    @eflteacherayala Před 5 lety +41

    Viola and Chimamanda have a spot in my heart. Love them so much! They are so human, smart and fun. Best traits in a person. Such a privilege for you to attend and see her there. 💕💕

  • @goldenmike1813
    @goldenmike1813 Před 2 lety +2

    Surprised this doesn’t have 5 million views yet

  • @wendypofalez4915
    @wendypofalez4915 Před rokem +4

    😢❤️ I love her so much..thank you for this.

  • @nanigahoshii7588
    @nanigahoshii7588 Před 5 lety +62

    This is such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

  • @soniat360
    @soniat360 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow. Now I’m much clearer on how I want to conduct my life:
    I want to leave something in people.
    Thank you Viola 😊

  • @deniseberube6328
    @deniseberube6328 Před 3 lety +7

    We see you!! Your a beautiful, incredibly talented actor and woman....We love you!!❤

  • @tamaraelinaartist
    @tamaraelinaartist Před 3 lety +6

    I just love Viola Davis 🙏🏽❤️👑 Such a Beautiful speech and Powerful life experiences she shared. God Bless her..🖤✨🌟 Inspiration #Excellence

  • @kimberlyburke6663
    @kimberlyburke6663 Před 3 lety +10

    This was extremely inspirational, I love you Viola ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @phambiliS
    @phambiliS Před 13 dny

    This is sooo profound and strengthening.

  • @connordonovan6925
    @connordonovan6925 Před 4 lety +7

    What a profoundly powerful speaker

  • @eflteacherayala
    @eflteacherayala Před 5 lety +13

    Thanks! For uploading. Hugs from Chile 🇨🇱

  • @Kingdom-Republic
    @Kingdom-Republic Před rokem

    From a sound bite from Ticktock to the full speech in CZcams. That's what I called a magical moment.

  • @mariamarighthere
    @mariamarighthere Před 5 lety +8

    Absolutely incredible

  • @bravelittletoaster3439
    @bravelittletoaster3439 Před 5 lety +9

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @monikabailey4594
    @monikabailey4594 Před 5 lety +14

    Amazing speech !!!

  • @HelloHello76543
    @HelloHello76543 Před 2 lety +2

    Baby this is an entire Academy award winning performance LOL

  • @babyboboify
    @babyboboify Před 4 lety +6

    I hear you!!!!!! Your words have affected this one in profound ways. In fact I’ve been telling everyone but so many have missed the point. Yes I reflect on a struggle of a people who so many feel are weak but are powerful indeed. Believe you me. This one reflects on a maternal dear Mom with a eighth grade education and father whose served during a war symbolizing men of a great generation of courage. Seven kids and six with college degrees. Excellent statistics indeed. Who was the main catalyst for discipline Mom. Yes my dear mom as so many woman whose contributed too the man you see before you especially the love of my life. Today begins my efforts of my initiative too actionable planning and results. Thank you sis. Pray for my success in providing the underrepresented minorities of color opportunities and spurring this one on. Agape love ❤️

  • @oceanlove8209
    @oceanlove8209 Před 5 lety +20

    Love her so much! Inspirational speech

  • @azzsalam9287
    @azzsalam9287 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you so much viola

  • @amitalati5741
    @amitalati5741 Před 3 lety +1

    Worth the Watch. Pure Brilliance 🤩

  • @nateskii
    @nateskii Před 4 lety +7

    More people need to see this

  • @Thebusinessprodco
    @Thebusinessprodco Před 2 lety +2

    The Heroes Journey. Lets all smash it. 2022 #morethantherest

  • @nozibusisomahlaba3579
    @nozibusisomahlaba3579 Před 5 lety +46

    How not to fall in love with V???

  • @jaishemajames4554
    @jaishemajames4554 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful beautiful speech

  • @bahburnburnbad7008
    @bahburnburnbad7008 Před 5 lety +2

    Yessss DEJA BRYANT I AM SO PROUD OF YOU KEEP GOING GIRL ❤️ TLB........

  • @suzanamattos
    @suzanamattos Před rokem +1

    It's a powerfull speech! ✊🏾 I love it!

  • @tinomudataruberekera9745
    @tinomudataruberekera9745 Před 5 lety +8

    Viola 👑

  • @esrs007
    @esrs007 Před 3 lety +2

    crying i love her

  • @paulamitchell1653
    @paulamitchell1653 Před 5 měsíci

    She never stops to surprise…. I 🤎 MS. DAVIS her vision you may not understand in the beginning…. But you can appreciate her enthusiasm and her ending… 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

  • @fraserporter5518
    @fraserporter5518 Před 4 lety +4

    Wow, let us all be heroes

  • @isaiahhealey6323
    @isaiahhealey6323 Před 11 měsíci +1

    The Queen.

  • @OPEN25X
    @OPEN25X Před 5 lety +2

    Love it ...

  • @fezekamabece8071
    @fezekamabece8071 Před 3 lety +2

    A Queen 👑

  • @feliciae5507
    @feliciae5507 Před 5 lety +4

    Hmm, hmm she always give as something very precious, thank you.

  • @ayresmanuel3489
    @ayresmanuel3489 Před 3 lety +3

    im in love with this woman ...

  • @vanessac5752
    @vanessac5752 Před 3 lety +5

    ✊🏽😁where was she during my school commencement

  • @odetteowusu-afriyie5917
    @odetteowusu-afriyie5917 Před měsícem

    When I’m lost, she’s home

  • @AuthorFEFeeleyJr
    @AuthorFEFeeleyJr Před 5 lety +4

    Wow.

  • @natebig91
    @natebig91 Před 2 lety +2

    I love her

  • @Ducc
    @Ducc Před 4 lety +31

    10 dislikes? They must have dropped their phone or something...

    • @mattgregory9557
      @mattgregory9557 Před 4 lety +1

      Duck Man or they aren’t bigots

    • @Ducc
      @Ducc Před 4 lety +3

      @@mattgregory9557 are you implying that liking this video makes me a bigot? In what way?

    • @Ducc
      @Ducc Před 4 lety

      @@nikar999 Are you calling me a bigot too???

  • @lydiagibbs1001
    @lydiagibbs1001 Před 3 lety +1

    I am owning it!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!

  • @bleh329
    @bleh329 Před rokem +1

    Excellent choice 😁

  • @mandisa7356
    @mandisa7356 Před 4 lety +5

    "I love you too"

  • @ninjasmurf0415
    @ninjasmurf0415 Před 4 lety +5

    What I take away from this is to live 2020 like what Viola says in this speech

  • @odetteowusu-afriyie5917

    Oh my!!!!

  • @rafiaahmed8444
    @rafiaahmed8444 Před 3 lety +1

    A strong woman speaking to stronger women

  • @caseyevans2085
    @caseyevans2085 Před 3 lety

    i always comeback here

  • @Icecodes
    @Icecodes Před 4 lety +1

    13:51 The message

  • @thajazzygirl
    @thajazzygirl Před 4 lety

    ❤❤❤

  • @josecarlosvelez6952
    @josecarlosvelez6952 Před 2 lety +3

    Annalise Keating is that you?

  • @HeatherB81
    @HeatherB81 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow

  • @Entropy__
    @Entropy__ Před 4 lety +3

    here after google search speech !

  • @ssjgara
    @ssjgara Před 4 lety

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @foxy9403
    @foxy9403 Před 4 lety +40

    Holyshit she wants me to do something great..

  • @remsorian3
    @remsorian3 Před 3 lety

    I LOVE YOU

  • @koroinamua4337
    @koroinamua4337 Před rokem

    2022?

  • @adrianfernandez894
    @adrianfernandez894 Před 3 lety

    9:30 crying

  • @hollygreene5848
    @hollygreene5848 Před 4 lety +1

    Damn I hate they didn’t tell her hey Dr.Viola Fix your Hood hunny but she still looked good!!! 😉 👍🏽👨🏽‍🎓🎓

    • @patspears2226
      @patspears2226 Před 2 lety

      It sorta looked like a cape.....so I liked it!

  • @sugahplum3010
    @sugahplum3010 Před rokem

    There is no sound

  • @dski8097
    @dski8097 Před rokem +1

    Crazy that Davis played a slaver and made it look cool and admirable.

  • @Matt-ke7mc
    @Matt-ke7mc Před 4 lety

    Here post google search 2019

  • @abdul-us6xe
    @abdul-us6xe Před 2 lety

    Anyone here because of school

  • @rossdaboss1959
    @rossdaboss1959 Před 3 lety +7

    Isaiah 53:5, But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes, we are healed.
    For salvation, people just need to follow the way they did it in Acts? They were baptized in the water and of the spirit. Here's why! The gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If we are to follow him, we must do the same thing. Death= repentance, Burial = baptism, and resurrection = being filled with the Holy Ghost and rising again from dead works of the flesh. That's what Acts 2:38 is. Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
    We must obey the gospel, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ... Matthew 7:21-23, Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that DOETH THE WILL OF MY FATHER which is in Heaven. St John 3:3-5, EXCEPT a man, be born of WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT, he cannot enter into the kingdom of GOD.
    We can't come up with our own gospel. Galatians 1:8-9, But though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Don't be cursed. One way for all people. Jews, Gentiles, and Samaritans. Our salvation has to match-up with the scriptures and no scriptures on the subject can be taken away.
    Eternity is TOOO long to be WRONG! st, John 5:39, Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
    The gospels show what Christ has done on the cross for us. The book of Acts shows us the beginning of Christ's Church and how to enter the Church, obeying Acts 2:38. The letters were written to the Church to show us how to behave now that we are born again into the Church.
    It's better to walk alone than to walk with a crowd going in the wrong direction. Are we supposed to follow the teachings of the apostles? Acts 2:42, They continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrines. Ephesians 2:20, We are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Jesus Christ was our perfect example back to God. He was baptized and received the Holy Ghost and we must be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost. He was holy and walked in righteousness and we must be holy and walk in righteousness. He died and rose again, and we must die to the things of this world and rise to walk in the newness of life. He prayed to the father showing us how to pray to the father. If you believe in this message, help spread it in the name of Jesus Christ. God bless you

  • @blackknight7017
    @blackknight7017 Před 3 lety

    AUNT JEMIMA

  • @mushybussy
    @mushybussy Před rokem

    The people cheering and clapping annoying af and not even clapping at appropriate times tf

  • @deodatlawson8877
    @deodatlawson8877 Před 4 lety +3

    Only in 2019: blah...blah...blah....“WOMEN” applauds*

    • @Kembo14
      @Kembo14 Před 4 lety +7

      This is a woman college

  • @richardpasco9854
    @richardpasco9854 Před 4 lety +3

    She coulda made a good speech without focusing on women and struggles for people of color for the entire begining. Everyone has struggles. And men and women are equal yet different. I feel like even though her speech was beautiful she should have focused on humanity as a whole more than she did.

    • @oliviagettner6602
      @oliviagettner6602 Před 4 lety +34

      Richard Pasco True, but I think she chose to include so much about women due to her audience; she was speaking to a women’s college after all :)

    • @suzetteshaw3470
      @suzetteshaw3470 Před 4 lety +4

      exactly what they said. Pay attention

    • @floof4391
      @floof4391 Před 2 lety +1

      Giving very much "all lives matter" vibes😬