#Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020 was a special virtual broadcast by Facebook and Instagram on May 15, 2020.[1] It aired during the COVID-19 pandemic, which had led to the general cancellation of in-person school graduation ceremonies.[2] The special had various celebrities make commencement speeches and performances by various singers and high school/college choirs and bands.[3][4]
The special was hosted by Mindy Kaling and B. J. Novak.[5] Oprah Winfrey delivered the featured commencement address.[6] Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, and Simone Biles also delivered speeches during the broadcast.[7]
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. Teachers and families gave shoutouts as well.
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- ^ "Facebook Celebrates the Class of 2020 with Week of Graduation Features and Commencement Program". fb.com. 28 April 2020.
- ^ CohenApril 28, David (April 28, 2020). "Facebook, Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020 With Livestreaming Graduation Event". Adweek. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Graduation 2020: Facebook and Instagram celebrate the Class of 2020". EW.com.
- ^ "Oprah, Awkwafina and Miley Cyrus sign on for Facebook's class of 2020 virtual graduation". Los Angeles Times. April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Here's everything we know about Facebook's virtual graduation ceremony". TODAY.com. 15 May 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 11, 2020). "Mindy Kaling & B. J. Novak To Co-Host Virtual Graduation Event On Facebook & Instagram — Update".
- ^ "Graduation Week Is Here". fb.com. 11 May 2020.
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