@@tomsnowden6201 He was asked to give a speeck and was told he couldn't use the word gay, so he decided that wasnt right and to make his speech about that? even if that in narcisistic, its a better use of his platform than the school boards that try to shut down speech
Ironically, the school's idiotic fucking ban has driven more attention to this brave kid and his willingness to stand up and speak for equality. Good on you, Zander.
The joke is the state legislature…. Sadly schools have to follow what they are ordered… FLA is backward going… good for the kid to go to Harvard… move out to move on👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I just can’t stop crying. I’m a straight woman who lost so many friends to AIDS back in the day, and has been so disheartened by America’s steps backwards and the world I’m handing to my kids … Zander, you are heroic. You have friends and allies you may never meet, but we are cheering you on. PS: I just sat through a whole lotta UCLA graduation speeches last month and not one was in the same league as yours. Bravo.
I worked as a private home health nurse in the late 80s while putting myself through classes to become a paramedic and had many patients that had and died of aids. I can't believe THIS is still the mindset in the 2020s. I just hope I live long enough to see Florida revert back to sanity and republicans to get the ass whooping in elections they so rightly deserve.
Very touching and yet sad that we are talking about his curly hair using code words because it is illegal in 2022 Florida. Our power is our vote. Listen to him and take back your power!
@@circusbrains I know it's kind of funny all these people think the bill says it illegal to talk about being gay and call it the "don't say gay bill". But it doesn't even say gay once in the bill.
@@MarcusAurelius1331 It doesn't have to say "gay" to clearly having homophobic undertones. The bill bans public school districts from teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through the third grade, or “in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students”. The first part isn't as much of an issue as the 2nd part and who is deciding what is "age-appropriate" and at what grade level. School districts could easily interpet this as meaning sexual orientation should not be discussed at all while students are in public schools at any grade level which clearly is wrong.
To those pointing to the technical language of said bill, I guess there is no need for such passionate speeches, as its all just imagined, and should therefore be dismissed?
Brilliant speech, Zander! Please accept our immense respect and heartfelt appreciation for continuing to conduct yourself with so much class and professionalism during all that you have been subjected to in recent weeks. Your willingness to not remain silent or be bullied in order to selflessly help countless LGBTQ+ youth does not unnoticed or unappreciated. Gen Z students like yourself truly give us hope for the future. Please know that despite the hatred espoused by a vocal minority that the vast majority of Americans support you unconditionally and could not be prouder of your words and actions - along with all of your classmates, teachers and administrators who have had your back. May your years at Harvard be filled with unsurpassed happiness, success and great memories to be made. Congratulations and keep making a difference! 🎓👏🌈💙
I'm shocked and happy at so many positive comments on here. I'm an older generation and it brought happy tears to my eyes listening to this.... simply THANK YOU
You are right, Zander. The only reason certain people have power is because others give it to them. Clearly, you've got what it takes to make a difference in this world. I expect that this is not the last time I will see your name in the press. Well done!
Absolutely brilliant. Congratulations, Zander! I'm so glad to know you embraced your "curly hair" and shared your authentic self with the world. Of course, you were already perfect just as you are. Fly high in life, Zander Moricz.
Zander you are amazing! Thank you for the ray of hope,..... especially coming from Floria. Your whole state should be proud of you and your beautiful hair!🏳🌈♥
Hi Zander. I have curly hair too. I never could have stood on a stage and spoken about it when I was graduating high school though. Kids like you give me hope. Thank you💖
Admirable. I’m 59 and straight. I remember how gay men were demonised during the early 1980’s and I made a small stand against that prejudice back then. Society has moved forward but I find it incredible that some legislators want to push your country back to a time of even more prejudice. As a Brit I can only hope that those people, with their small minds but in positions of influence, fail and that the subject can be raised in every one of your educational establishments.
Thank you for being an ally. Sadly i believe this law will stand against appeals. All of Florida's Supreme court judges are Republican-appointed. As are 6 of 9 SCOTUS judges. Dark days ahead in US if you're not a str8 white Christian.
@@KellyMacgillberg the first thing I would say that I lost my faith in my early 20's but even when I had a personal faith I never reacted in the way that those people do. For anyone to use their Christian faith as an excuse for prejudice, which some do, is unacceptable. Secondly, please don't loose hope. Those people may have influence now but they will eventually loose their power. The majority are not like them. In my lifetime homosexuality was illegal in the UK. Society has changed and those who seek to go backwards will ultimately fail.
Right on! As far as hair goes... I'm about to start chemo and I expect that I will lose all my hair. Thankfully, I have tons of people who will still love me, just the way I am, hair or no hair. Beard or no beard. Most importantly, I have my husband standing beside me. The same husband who got thrown in jail with me when we tried to get a marriage license in Texas and refused to leave when we didn't get one in 2012. This "Don't Say Gay" thing will lead to them trying to take away our right to get married, and then, the partner of a person going through chemo and cancer could be not allowed in the hospital room with their loved one because they are not family. I've seen it happen before. Please vote! We cannot let them do this to us again. And Zander.... that was brilliant. Best of luck as your journey continues.
Governor Ron DeSantis insisted "Don't Say Gay" was an improper way to paraphrase his new law, and yet look at what we are seeing in Florida! What an amazing young man Zander is, and it sounds like you were a great teacher and advocate for him! I hope he goes far, and I wish him great success.
Zander, that type of bravery you displayed here is your superpower. With this I know you will continue to do great things. Your speech is very moving and it shows how the government continues to create heartache for all ages.
I have to agree with Randy, that was absolutely brilliant! BRAVO And shame on those who threatened to Sensor, and threaten to unplug the microphone because you wanted to talk about your authentic self how dare someone stop that how dare someone make someone with “ curly hair” Feel any different than anyone else. I stand united with you. You are a brave intelligent young man and I look forward to seeing what amazing things you do with your life
Just legitimately curious if you’ve ever “reported” anyone online for any reason to suggest their speech be censored. If you haven’t and you’re totally above any form of censorship then Godspeed amigo… but if by some very rare chance you think some speech should be sacrosanct and other speech is ‘offensive’ and therefore fair game for censorship… I really hate to be the one to tell you but you don’t actually believe in free speech. You just believe everybody should have the right to speak in ways with which you agree. 🎤’
@@TheLastSaneAmerican Well that’s not the case. I have never thought that someone’s speech should be censored especially if it’s not harming anyone and a person being born gay isn’t harming anyone. But to answer your question no I’ve never suggested somebody be censored in their speech
@@TheLastSaneAmerican the difference is that one of these is done by the arm of the state while the other is done by a private individual. in other words, one of these is censorship while the other is not. hint: a private individual reporting a comment on online is not censorship.
@@geeginger88 no one's being censored by the arm of state, except maybe if that disinformation governance board was still around some certain people might.
@@circusbrains leave it to the genius lecturing others about ignorance to moronically demonstrate his own. Sex education was already banned in Florida until the 5th grade. This is a law in search of a problem that did not exist.
That Florida humidity will be no match for curly haired kids like Zander. Those of us with no hair, or non-curly hair, and those who like to have curly hair from time to time, need to join the battle against Florida humidity.
Wow..... He has a huge, awesome future ahead of him...RESPECT!!! RESPECT!!! TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY AWESOME!!!!!! 2 thumbs, WAY UP, ZANDER!!!! You got This!!!!! So very proud of you!!!!
Don’t listen to any idiots - especially those in authority - who might criticize you for making a statement like this. There’s nothing cooler than being authentically and truly yourself, though you seem clever enough to know that.
"Authentically your true self" lmao...You mean playing pretend that you're somehow special and not what you were born as? This speech was nothing but narcissism. I've been seeing it from other gay people for years now, what's sad is they hate themselves, they want to be something else because they don't love their "authentic true selves".
Amazing speech young man and heart wrenching at the same time. It is truly sad that this day in age, and as humans beings, still cannot be our true selves. Our future depends on brilliant young men and women, gay, straight, transgender, whatever the case may be and if any of them are like yourself, I see our future to be brighter than it is now. You are ALWAYS welcome in New York, we accept EVERYONE, at least I do. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
As a woman with curly hair who sometimes likes to wear it straight, I thank you for this brilliant speech. I have so much faith that GenZ is going to show us all how it's done. You are powerful and passionate, generous and kind, and the best of us all! You are right that the reason these awful laws are able to happen is because of the apathy of generations before you. We will not go backwards and I, for one, will be fighting along side of you.
Gen Z is gonna show us how what's done? To live in a world that's dedicated to yourself, to be absolutely narcissistic without a care for anyone else? To act as though you are owed the planet for simply existing?
@@user-fb2yd9bz8b I'm just sick of the selfishness being disguised and treated as "bravery" when it's just self serving shit we've been hearing for years.
@@tomsnowden6201 Asking for equal rights is not self-serving. A simple question: if you were dehumanized and marginalized by society, would you simply let it happen? "Deviation from the norm shall be punished unless it is exploitable."
Resort to what? Making his graduation speech about himself? I'd call it arrogant, narcissistic, lazy, easy social brownie points..It's a lot of things before genius or well done.
I see a lot of graduation speeches with fairly empty messages. They are often meant to be inspirational, but they tend to be rather naïve about the larger world at hand. His allegory is brilliant on its own (and a great middle finger to those who refused to let him talk about his true experience), but the fact that he is willing to discuss the harsh realities of society brings a lot to his speech as well.
What harsh realities exactly? This speech was a meaningless empty narcissistic message..And how is this not naive? He thinks we can "easily save the world" (doesn't say from what exactly or how) when he couldn't get a shitty rapper to show up for their school? Looks like the LGBT is getting high off its own supply lately.
@@tomsnowden6201 Harsh realities like narcissistic homophobes who go out of their way to harass LGBT+ people and strip them of their rights, while forcing them into silence by denying them their ability to speak about their own experiences.
@@albedougnut Are you living in America? Nobody goes out of their way to harass lgbt people, they do the opposite..And nobody gives a fuck if you speak about your experiences, they just don't want you doing it to their kids when they're supposed to be learning skills at tax payer funded schools...Go talk about being gay on your lunch break at work all you want and I promise nobody will give a single fuck, they may get tired of hearing it every day but they aren't going to stone you...Like in other places.
This speech will go down on the good side of US history, bravo 👏🏻 When Florida begins to teach accurate history again, this young man will be a positive part of it! 🇨🇦
He an out gay student who is against Florida's don't say gay bill..the school.board threatened to cut his mic if read his speech about being gay or the bill so he wrote about curly hair as a metaphor for don't say gay. Trying to ( be straight ) straighten his hair and having no other ( gays ) curly haired people to relate too.his class got it.i doubt teachers did..he continues to have walk outs and speak on any radio , tv station or newspaper that will have him.. dont.umder estimate him or his fellow students. They won't stand for inequality
If the government is telling him he can't say GAY, does that not go against the first Amendment. You know freedom of speech without government persecution. It seems florida does not like the constitutional 1st amendment.
So deeply appreciate Zander Moricz, his friends, family and fellow protesters, and his educators. Here is what I wrote when I posted this to my own community: "This is under 10 minutes of a valedictorian speech out of Florida. The teen who is speaking is forced to speak in metaphors in some of the speech and it is both brilliant and theatrical. You may have seen the truncated part that is only about the metaphor, but that does his granular point an injustice. "This speech has made me realize (again and again) that no battle ever wins a war, and that the efforts of those who demanded their right to their identity in former generations was not in vain, it is just that those who hold power, who are trying to take us all down in their weird capitalism death spiral, are simply in one of their stronger attacks. "We need all hands on deck, if you do not agree with their death spiral. They have the $$$ but we have the people. "If you want to reconcile with the past and want your children to be free, you will have to fight for it. "Please watch as this new voter, who is the same age as my second child, lays out the way forward, whilst also showing us in real time the spirit of the fighters for justice, LGBTQ2S+ rights and a better world. Be inspired. And get active." Zander, you echo those who previously fought for their rights, and yours as a "future generation", and you continue this fight for freedom and safety together with those around you. Across the world, we fight to be free and to live as our true selves, despite those who wish to profit from our suppression. Today I deeply appreciate your choice and your incredible style and wit, and what you've done already for future generations. Congratulations for making it through your high school years in the chaos upon which we find ourselves. Remember to rest. Together we are stronger. karen, Vancouver, Canada
You know we're seriously off track when an 18 year old has more maturity and integrity than the state government and school board.
He doesn't though, he's definitely more narcissistic than most though.
@@tomsnowden6201 He was asked to give a speeck and was told he couldn't use the word gay, so he decided that wasnt right and to make his speech about that? even if that in narcisistic, its a better use of his platform than the school boards that try to shut down speech
@@tomsnowden6201 ...Are you sure you know what the word narcissistic means??
@@sunshynff: Exactly. I think Tom just heard a word being used in society, and was like, "I'm gonna try using this word until I get it right."
@@tomsnowden6201 Truly pathetic response, bro
Ironically, the school's idiotic fucking ban has driven more attention to this brave kid and his willingness to stand up and speak for equality. Good on you, Zander.
Is their principal Barbara Streisand?
The joke is the state legislature…. Sadly schools have to follow what they are ordered… FLA is backward going… good for the kid to go to Harvard… move out to move on👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@joshuaklein8429 May as well be.
@@DarthSinistris Except she's a huge lgbt supporter, and the feeling is mutual. & her son actor Jason Gould is gay.
@@TofuTarantula en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect#:~:text=The%20Streisand%20effect%20is%20a,information%2C%20often%20via%20the%20Internet.
I just can’t stop crying. I’m a straight woman who lost so many friends to AIDS back in the day, and has been so disheartened by America’s steps backwards and the world I’m handing to my kids … Zander, you are heroic. You have friends and allies you may never meet, but we are cheering you on. PS: I just sat through a whole lotta UCLA graduation speeches last month and not one was in the same league as yours. Bravo.
I worked as a private home health nurse in the late 80s while putting myself through classes to become a paramedic and had many patients that had and died of aids. I can't believe THIS is still the mindset in the 2020s. I just hope I live long enough to see Florida revert back to sanity and republicans to get the ass whooping in elections they so rightly deserve.
Very touching and yet sad that we are talking about his curly hair using code words because it is illegal in 2022 Florida. Our power is our vote. Listen to him and take back your power!
Like Russia forbids words too. Very dangerous.
@Major Major...well said...agree 100%
@@circusbrains I know it's kind of funny all these people think the bill says it illegal to talk about being gay and call it the "don't say gay bill". But it doesn't even say gay once in the bill.
@@MarcusAurelius1331 It doesn't have to say "gay" to clearly having homophobic undertones. The bill bans public school districts from teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through the third grade, or “in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students”. The first part isn't as much of an issue as the 2nd part and who is deciding what is "age-appropriate" and at what grade level. School districts could easily interpet this as meaning sexual orientation should not be discussed at all while students are in public schools at any grade level which clearly is wrong.
To those pointing to the technical language of said bill, I guess there is no need for such passionate speeches, as its all just imagined, and should therefore be dismissed?
I don't know if the kids are all right, but damn, they're fighting and they're trying. This kid brought tears to my eyes.
Brilliant speech, Zander! Please accept our immense respect and heartfelt appreciation for continuing to conduct yourself with so much class and professionalism during all that you have been subjected to in recent weeks. Your willingness to not remain silent or be bullied in order to selflessly help countless LGBTQ+ youth does not unnoticed or unappreciated.
Gen Z students like yourself truly give us hope for the future. Please know that despite the hatred espoused by a vocal minority that the vast majority of Americans support you unconditionally and could not be prouder of your words and actions - along with all of your classmates, teachers and administrators who have had your back.
May your years at Harvard be filled with unsurpassed happiness, success and great memories to be made. Congratulations and keep making a difference! 🎓👏🌈💙
I'm shocked and happy at so many positive comments on here. I'm an older generation and it brought happy tears to my eyes listening to this.... simply THANK YOU
You are right, Zander. The only reason certain people have power is because others give it to them. Clearly, you've got what it takes to make a difference in this world. I expect that this is not the last time I will see your name in the press. Well done!
Absolutely brilliant. Congratulations, Zander! I'm so glad to know you embraced your "curly hair" and shared your authentic self with the world. Of course, you were already perfect just as you are. Fly high in life, Zander Moricz.
he's not dead, he just graduated
Zander you are amazing! Thank you for the ray of hope,..... especially coming from Floria. Your whole state should be proud of you and your beautiful hair!🏳🌈♥
Hi Zander. I have curly hair too. I never could have stood on a stage and spoken about it when I was graduating high school though. Kids like you give me hope. Thank you💖
I’m proud of this young man and the educators who supported him. Well done.
We see you, Zander. And I, for one, and so very proud of you and the world is a better place because of you.
Admirable. I’m 59 and straight. I remember how gay men were demonised during the early 1980’s and I made a small stand against that prejudice back then. Society has moved forward but I find it incredible that some legislators want to push your country back to a time of even more prejudice. As a Brit I can only hope that those people, with their small minds but in positions of influence, fail and that the subject can be raised in every one of your educational establishments.
We believe and live by Christian principles in America not fucked up British ones🤔
Lmao, we’re not failing. Don’t say gay bill is just the start. After abortion is banned we’re coming after gay marriage next
@@blueglass1163 I pity you.
Thank you for being an ally. Sadly i believe this law will stand against appeals. All of Florida's Supreme court judges are Republican-appointed. As are 6 of 9 SCOTUS judges. Dark days ahead in US if you're not a str8 white Christian.
@@KellyMacgillberg the first thing I would say that I lost my faith in my early 20's but even when I had a personal faith I never reacted in the way that those people do. For anyone to use their Christian faith as an excuse for prejudice, which some do, is unacceptable.
Secondly, please don't loose hope. Those people may have influence now but they will eventually loose their power. The majority are not like them.
In my lifetime homosexuality was illegal in the UK. Society has changed and those who seek to go backwards will ultimately fail.
This speech made my cry. He's so eloquently and sentimental. I'm sorry for what you're all going through in Florida.
I'm not crying, I just have shampoo in my eyes 🥺
Incredibly eloquent and unphaseable. A true leader right here
Right on! As far as hair goes... I'm about to start chemo and I expect that I will lose all my hair. Thankfully, I have tons of people who will still love me, just the way I am, hair or no hair. Beard or no beard. Most importantly, I have my husband standing beside me. The same husband who got thrown in jail with me when we tried to get a marriage license in Texas and refused to leave when we didn't get one in 2012. This "Don't Say Gay" thing will lead to them trying to take away our right to get married, and then, the partner of a person going through chemo and cancer could be not allowed in the hospital room with their loved one because they are not family. I've seen it happen before. Please vote! We cannot let them do this to us again.
And Zander.... that was brilliant. Best of luck as your journey continues.
Best of luck on your journey, too. It sounds like you and your husband are fighters :)
Governor Ron DeSantis insisted "Don't Say Gay" was an improper way to paraphrase his new law, and yet look at what we are seeing in Florida! What an amazing young man Zander is, and it sounds like you were a great teacher and advocate for him! I hope he goes far, and I wish him great success.
Beautiful speech, Zander!! Congratulations on your graduation and wishing you all the very best in life!! You have it all!!
Zander is an inspiration for my middle school students in El Paso Tx.! Thank you, Linda
What an inspiration😁
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Zander, that type of bravery you displayed here is your superpower. With this I know you will continue to do great things. Your speech is very moving and it shows how the government continues to create heartache for all ages.
Standing for the globalist LGBT lobby status quo isn’t bravery
This young man is a hero. It's young people like him that give me hope- in a time when I desperately worry about my daughter's future.
I have to agree with Randy, that was absolutely brilliant! BRAVO And shame on those who threatened to Sensor, and threaten to unplug the microphone because you wanted to talk about your authentic self how dare someone stop that how dare someone make someone with “ curly hair” Feel any different than anyone else. I stand united with you. You are a brave intelligent young man and I look forward to seeing what amazing things you do with your life
Just legitimately curious if you’ve ever “reported” anyone online for any reason to suggest their speech be censored.
If you haven’t and you’re totally above any form of censorship then Godspeed amigo… but if by some very rare chance you think some speech should be sacrosanct and other speech is ‘offensive’ and therefore fair game for censorship… I really hate to be the one to tell you but you don’t actually believe in free speech.
You just believe everybody should have the right to speak in ways with which you agree.
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@@TheLastSaneAmerican Well that’s not the case. I have never thought that someone’s speech should be censored especially if it’s not harming anyone and a person being born gay isn’t harming anyone. But to answer your question no I’ve never suggested somebody be censored in their speech
@@TheLastSaneAmerican the difference is that one of these is done by the arm of the state while the other is done by a private individual. in other words, one of these is censorship while the other is not. hint: a private individual reporting a comment on online is not censorship.
@@geeginger88 no one's being censored by the arm of state, except maybe if that disinformation governance board was still around some certain people might.
@@circusbrains leave it to the genius lecturing others about ignorance to moronically demonstrate his own. Sex education was already banned in Florida until the 5th grade. This is a law in search of a problem that did not exist.
Great speech, Zander!!! So proud of you and grateful to you and excited for you as you in this next phase of your life. 💜
That Florida humidity will be no match for curly haired kids like Zander.
Those of us with no hair, or non-curly hair, and those who like to have curly hair from time to time, need to join the battle against Florida humidity.
Zander gives me hope for the future! Brilliant!!!
You are so right- your should not have had to talk in euphemisms. Great work exposing this law for the damage it is.
I’m crying. I tried not to. Zander, my man. I have no words. You are amazing. 🏳️⚧️🎓#curlyrules
He does not like being addressed as a man he prefers non binary human.
@@mistymountains620 girl what….
@@mistymountains620 u thought u ateee so mf embarrassing 😭😭😭
Wow..... He has a huge, awesome future ahead of him...RESPECT!!! RESPECT!!! TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY AWESOME!!!!!! 2 thumbs, WAY UP, ZANDER!!!! You got This!!!!! So very proud of you!!!!
Beautifully expressed. May Zander grow in bravery and power.
Zander we love you and all the curly haired people out there ♥️ this was so beautiful!
Hey Florida -- more of this kid.
Don’t listen to any idiots - especially those in authority - who might criticize you for making a statement like this. There’s nothing cooler than being authentically and truly yourself, though you seem clever enough to know that.
The Irony in that statement LMAO😅
"Authentically your true self" lmao...You mean playing pretend that you're somehow special and not what you were born as? This speech was nothing but narcissism. I've been seeing it from other gay people for years now, what's sad is they hate themselves, they want to be something else because they don't love their "authentic true selves".
Don't you just love the new gen? Reminds me of a smarter and kinder version of Gex X. So proud. "Come together right now, over me."
Gen x is literal trash and always was
Much love from kurdistan - middle east
Zander, I think you will go far in this world. Reach for the stars!
What a legend. I hope America gets a grip on things...seems like a dystopian fantasy at this point.
Young people like him give an old man hope for our world future. 🇺🇸✌️🐐
Thank you for posting this speech
Good luck in your future endeavors. Thank you for such inspiring speech. Sending love and positivity to you.
Amazing speech young man and heart wrenching at the same time. It is truly sad that this day in age, and as humans beings, still cannot be our true selves. Our future depends on brilliant young men and women, gay, straight, transgender, whatever the case may be and if any of them are like yourself, I see our future to be brighter than it is now. You are ALWAYS welcome in New York, we accept EVERYONE, at least I do. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
As a woman with curly hair who sometimes likes to wear it straight, I thank you for this brilliant speech. I have so much faith that GenZ is going to show us all how it's done. You are powerful and passionate, generous and kind, and the best of us all! You are right that the reason these awful laws are able to happen is because of the apathy of generations before you. We will not go backwards and I, for one, will be fighting along side of you.
Gen Z is gonna show us how what's done? To live in a world that's dedicated to yourself, to be absolutely narcissistic without a care for anyone else? To act as though you are owed the planet for simply existing?
@@tomsnowden6201you are funny, silly funny little man
@@tomsnowden6201 this guy really touched a nerve for you huh?
@@user-fb2yd9bz8b I'm just sick of the selfishness being disguised and treated as "bravery" when it's just self serving shit we've been hearing for years.
@@tomsnowden6201 Asking for equal rights is not self-serving.
A simple question: if you were dehumanized and marginalized by society, would you simply let it happen?
"Deviation from the norm shall be punished unless it is exploitable."
What a genius. Absolutely brilliant idea, even if it is sad that he had to resort to this. But things are happening now. Well done, Zander. Well done.
Resort to what? Making his graduation speech about himself? I'd call it arrogant, narcissistic, lazy, easy social brownie points..It's a lot of things before genius or well done.
@@tomsnowden6201 Sorry, can't hear you over the sound of Zander's courageous speech-
Just me sobbing on my floor. This speech is so good
Thanks Zander, you give me so much hope for the future. Well done young man.
Surprised they didn't cut the mike, in Florida you can have an opinion as long as the government agrees with it.
Excellent speech Zander! You give me hope for a better future with leaders like you! Run for office as soon as you can! You’ll be awesome 👏
Kids these days.. so well spoken and effective in creating creative arguments...
I see a lot of graduation speeches with fairly empty messages. They are often meant to be inspirational, but they tend to be rather naïve about the larger world at hand. His allegory is brilliant on its own (and a great middle finger to those who refused to let him talk about his true experience), but the fact that he is willing to discuss the harsh realities of society brings a lot to his speech as well.
What harsh realities exactly? This speech was a meaningless empty narcissistic message..And how is this not naive? He thinks we can "easily save the world" (doesn't say from what exactly or how) when he couldn't get a shitty rapper to show up for their school? Looks like the LGBT is getting high off its own supply lately.
@@tomsnowden6201 Harsh realities like narcissistic homophobes who go out of their way to harass LGBT+ people and strip them of their rights, while forcing them into silence by denying them their ability to speak about their own experiences.
@@albedougnut Are you living in America? Nobody goes out of their way to harass lgbt people, they do the opposite..And nobody gives a fuck if you speak about your experiences, they just don't want you doing it to their kids when they're supposed to be learning skills at tax payer funded schools...Go talk about being gay on your lunch break at work all you want and I promise nobody will give a single fuck, they may get tired of hearing it every day but they aren't going to stone you...Like in other places.
Brilliant, courageous, wise beyond his years.
Thank you for bringing hope.
Brilliant! He found such an amazing way to tell his story & state his cause.
This speech will go down on the good side of US history, bravo 👏🏻 When Florida begins to teach accurate history again, this young man will be a positive part of it! 🇨🇦
He an out gay student who is against Florida's don't say gay bill..the school.board threatened to cut his mic if read his speech about being gay or the bill so he wrote about curly hair as a metaphor for don't say gay. Trying to ( be straight ) straighten his hair and having no other ( gays ) curly haired people to relate too.his class got it.i doubt teachers did..he continues to have walk outs and speak on any radio , tv station or newspaper that will have him.. dont.umder estimate him or his fellow students. They won't stand for inequality
Bravo! Well done, and congratulations!
Absolutely brilliant!
Amazing speech! Thank you for being an inspiration to countless people in this world!
This young man has my heart and hopes.
"Justice and injustice exist under our authority."
I don't know Zander, but I feel proud of him. Looking forward to hearing more about him and what is sure to be a brilliant and meaningful life.
Wow, Zander's generation has been through a lot! You go kid! All the best to you and your class!
i dont know how i can express how much this speech means to me
This will probably go down as one of the most important speeches of our generation.
Thank you, *Liz Ballard* for the [ CC ] :-D
I will share this as much as I can
Be your authentic curly haired self!!!!!
malicious compliance. gotta love it
Incredible speech, thank you
I remember this kid. His grad speech brought me to tears. I’m glad to see he’s using his talent for words to better his community.
Here from Beau of the Fifth Coloumn.
The kid is ALL RIGHT!!!!!!!!
Brilliant speech.
Absolutely Brilliant! I can’t wait to see the world that can be through your eyes…this world is a better place because of you, Zander!
Excellent!
Mr. Moricz did a BRILLIANT job. And in such a short moment of time. Brevity is the soul of wit.
THANK YOU FOR STANDING STRONG WITH YOUR CURLY HAIR. YOU ARE AMAZING.
Thank you for standing up and making yourself heard!
Brilliant!! All the love and support from the UK!!
Oh my, what a courageous kid.
We may be alright in the end.
YOU ROCK DUDE!
If the government is telling him he can't say GAY, does that not go against the first Amendment. You know freedom of speech without government persecution. It seems florida does not like the constitutional 1st amendment.
Great speech, what courage.
I am extremely proud of this young man and touched by his words. DeSatan, is exactly that.
The world is a better place thanks to people like you, Zander 😊
Love from Argentina 🇦🇷 💙🤍💙
That was amazing!
Congratulations!
THIS is a graduation speech to remember. Outsmarting the "grown ups" on this one! OK Boomer
Not all "Boomers" are in agreement with the attempted oppression of people.
@@easystreetwithjen then you aren’t a boomer you’re just a cool old person
@@Champahippie I'm honored. 😘
Kids like him give me hope for the future.
We see you, Zander! Keep fighting the good fight! It is the youth that gives me hope! Much love!!! Your speech was BRILLIANT!! 🙏👏👏👏👏
Curly haired person here. Wonderful speech!
I have hope for the future
That's so brave and amazing, kudos!
So deeply appreciate Zander Moricz, his friends, family and fellow protesters, and his educators. Here is what I wrote when I posted this to my own community:
"This is under 10 minutes of a valedictorian speech out of Florida. The teen who is speaking is forced to speak in metaphors in some of the speech and it is both brilliant and theatrical. You may have seen the truncated part that is only about the metaphor, but that does his granular point an injustice.
"This speech has made me realize (again and again) that no battle ever wins a war, and that the efforts of those who demanded their right to their identity in former generations was not in vain, it is just that those who hold power, who are trying to take us all down in their weird capitalism death spiral, are simply in one of their stronger attacks.
"We need all hands on deck, if you do not agree with their death spiral. They have the $$$ but we have the people.
"If you want to reconcile with the past and want your children to be free, you will have to fight for it.
"Please watch as this new voter, who is the same age as my second child, lays out the way forward, whilst also showing us in real time the spirit of the fighters for justice, LGBTQ2S+ rights and a better world. Be inspired. And get active."
Zander, you echo those who previously fought for their rights, and yours as a "future generation", and you continue this fight for freedom and safety together with those around you. Across the world, we fight to be free and to live as our true selves, despite those who wish to profit from our suppression. Today I deeply appreciate your choice and your incredible style and wit, and what you've done already for future generations. Congratulations for making it through your high school years in the chaos upon which we find ourselves. Remember to rest. Together we are stronger.
karen, Vancouver, Canada
Write a book Holy shit.
Fantastic, Zander! Great job!
Absolute chad move
Thank you, Zander.
Heroic in the face of prejudice
Truly brave and incredibly clever young person! We can make the future better if we can all come together and be this brave at the same time
Amazing speech, mate. Well done.
Brilliant speech!! Bravo!!!
I guess good things do come out of Florida 😏