(VIDEO) Drake Delivers High School Graduation Speech

Drake has reached heights and success that most people dream for, but yet he still found his way back to finish high school. Proving that money doesn't make you happy. Drake is using his story as a way to promote the importance of education to the youth. On Friday night, at the age of 26, Drake received his high school diploma while attending a graduation ceremony at the Jarvis Collegiate Institute in Toronto. During his graduation speech he revealed that his decision to go back to school was influenced by his uncle that taught him about following through and him needing to fill an empty void in his life.

Drake Speech to Students:

I was one of those students that, despite the incredible support and despite the incredible knowledge and the incredible love that [my high school teacher] would show me every single day, I still managed to fight this education system and say, ‘it wasn’t for me’. I wanna let you know today as I stand in front of you that, I get it. I get why this institution is in place for each and every one of us. It’s not necessarily about the books that you will read or the science or the math equations that you will do because you may end up taking a path in life where the things that you have learned, you can’t necessarily fully apply and that’s okay. It’s not about the popular kids and the kids that don’t feel as popular because all of that changes. I promise you, I’m 26 years old and all of that changes.
What this is about, today, for all of you, is the art of following through and that is one of the most important life lessons that my uncle has taught me. It’s about teaching the art of following through and I want to say that I’m so proud of you because there are different ways to follow through. Tonight you followed through with a straight shot and for that, you should give yourself a round of applause.
For me, my follow through was different. I had to double back. I reached a point in my life where I realized that there aren’t material things that could give me the excitement that I’m looking for. There’s a void, there is a gap in my life that I need to fill and I needed to sit long and hard to think about what that was. And it was the fact that I had left a gaping hole in my story of following through. So for five months, we talked back and forth on emails, we worked, I wrote papers, I studied for an exam, and we figured out how I could close my chapter of following through.
What I want to tell you today that it’s about going there, not getting there. Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. And sometimes when you get there, you’ll look back and you’ll realize that you wish you could go there again because all the experiences are the reason that you are who you are today. I want you all to give a round of applause for yourselves for getting there.

 Watch Graduation Speech Below:

 

I'm proud of Drake for making such a positive decision in his life, without being forced to do so. Drake now understands the big picture of education, which could potentially make the youth second guess not going to school or taking it school seriously. Drake is an OnPointCeleb! :-)

NEW VIDEO: Ziggy Marley - Personal Revolution (End Polio Now)

Ziggy Marley is a Rotary polio ambassador. Personal Revolution appears on the "End Polio Now," album to benefit the fight to end this devastating disease. The track is Now Available on iTunes. Go to EndPolio.org for more information about polio.
This track is uplifting and powerful...OnPoint!

Domonique Hume puts together a VOTING VIDEO for the 2012 Election!

 I went to my school, Montgomery College Takoma Park, and asked students attended the college if they would like be apart of a project I'm doing about Voting. Most people that I encountered were very interested in helping out and some people were really rude about the situation. In doing this video I realized how much college students don't pay attention to politics or even news at that. The individuals in this video were students that did pay attention. I think it is important for us as young people to know about what is going on in our society. I hope to encourage the youth that voting is something you do to be heard. Society makes it seem like we are unable to make logical decisions, but if you pay attention to everyday issues and show interest, they will think differently. Please vote on November 6, 2012.

Chris Brown Gives Back To Domestic Violence Center

Chris Brown hit up Jenesse’s Center ’Back To School Fall Festival’ in Los Angeles, earlier this week, to provide the kids with new school supplies, encourage them to stay focus while helping them get ready for another year of school.

According to the CEO of the center,  which is an organization that works on educating people on domestic violence intervention and prevention. Chris Brown and his mom Joyce have been a part of the organization for quite some time now and the two often go to the facility to educate themselves further on domestic violence.

“It is our focus on family violence and its impact on youth that compelled us to open our hearts and our doors to Chris Brown and his mother, Joyce Hawkins. Chris and his mom have spent many quiet hours at our facilities, no cameras, no special attention or entourages – they just came to learn. Jenesse is thankful to Chris for spending time with our youth and celebrating the end of summer and returning back to school.
In addition to the back to school festival, Brown also sponsored The Change Youth Conversations event during the summer. The event, which drew more than 200 teenagers, was aimed at topics around dating violence and healthy relationships.

Chris also had a few words to say about helping out at the center:

It’s in my heart to show my fans, my friends and family and the families at Jenesse who stood by me, that they were right to give me another chance. I’m working hard to make them proud.”

This is the type of things that we never hear people talk about. Chris Brown this is what I want to see your face on more often. Giving Back is important. Love it! OnPoint!

{VIDEO} Bill Clinton's Full DNC 2012 Speech

Bill Clinton did an amazing job with reminding people of the things President Obama has done for his country in just four years. He gave the people facts to back up his statement. I can see why he was elected for two terms. This man is an amazing speaker. Former President Clinton speech helped the democratic party a lot...Love it! OnPoint!

{VIDEO} Michelle Obama's Impressive DNC Speech

Last night was the first night of the Democratic National Convention where Michelle Obama wowed everyone with her sentimental speech about her husband our President Barack Obama. The first lady shared personal stories about their family life, their history together and their love for the country they serve.

Michelle Obama addressed a little on everything from President Obama picking her up in a rusted out hooptie when they were dating to their personal experience with high student loan bills that were higher than their mortgages. ‘We were so young, so in love and so in debt’.

The president watched the Convention from the White House with his daughters. He wanted to be home for Sasha's first do of High School. Obama looks extremely proud watching his wife...Love it!

I got very emotional many times last night and watching the audience I wasn't the only one. In my opinion Michelle Obama did a wonderful job in reminding people of what our President has done for his country things that many fail to acknowledge. Its time that people remember what is important.

Watch the full speech below...

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Via Nicole Bitchie

Andrea Kelly, Yandy Smith, Emily B, Mashonda & More DISH On Reality TV's IMPACT On Young Women

Reality TV Stars like Adrienne Bailon, Yandy Smith, Meeka Claxton, Andrea Kelly and Somaya Reece hit an event, hosted by WEEN, discussed how their actions on TV impact the lives of young women.
The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) hosted PROJECT REALism last Friday in NYC.  The standing-room only event featured reality TV stars discussing the impact of reality TV on young women. The WEEN co-founder is Valeisha Butterfield (In Pink).

TV Personality Alesha Renee and Amanda Diva Celebrity Host were also in attendance.  It's great to see a room full of women actually discussing social issues and making plans of action.  Keep up the good work ladies!

Via TheYBF

I am so proud these women for standing up to try and help young women. I personally feel that some reality shows need to be pulled off of television because its absolutely embarrassing. I'm not talking about them showing their real life because that's the point of a reality show. I'm talking about the constant fighting and bickering like five year old children. That is not reality because I don't know any classy women who act like that. We need sophisticated women on television to help our youth not childish ones. 

Valeisha Butterfield and all the Reality Stars that attended this event are OnPointCelebz! :-)