Notable motivational figures LeBron James and Barack Obama are ing forces to produce a video tribute to 2020's graduates, and you can watch it online today. The event is called Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 and it'll be streamed online for free and broadcast on national television.
The coronavirus pandemic has derailed just about every type of public gathering but it took a while for people to realize the impact it would have on graduation season. Since the virus didn't reach the level of being a pandemic until some time in February 2020, most people weren't debating what effects it would have on their summer plans. Social distancing guidelines have been in effect in most of the world for at least five weeks now and, even though some places are coming out of isolation, data suggests the virus could rebound and overwhelm hospitals if we're not careful.
As a result, people in the entertainment world continue The Jonas Brothers.
When & How to Watch Graduate Together
The event will be streamed on Facebook, and broadcast on over a dozen television channels including CNN, CBS, FOX, and NBC. Graduate Together begins at 8 PM ET/ 8 PM PT. It's also available on the production's website, graduatetogether2020.com.
It's an impressive undertaking with an obviously good cause. People who've worked hard for this moment Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, and Barack Obama. There's also the YouTube Original event Dear Class of 2020 on June 6th at 12 PM PST. That event will feature yet another speech from President Obama, and appearances from Michelle Obama, BTS, and Lady Gaga among others.
It's unfortunate that 2020's graduates won't walk across the stage, but at least they're due for a unique celebration and at least one great speech.