I'm not even graduating and I still tuned in for the speech. I just needed some Beyoncé to smack some sense into me.

"Don't ever feel entitled to win. Just work harder. "

I started crying at "your queerness is beautiful" Beyoncés speech was among one of the most memorable from the classroom thing for me. Just so much kindness and understanding. She's amazing.

"Don't talk about what you're gonna do. Don't just dream about what you're gonna do. Don't criticize somebody else for what they're not doing. You, be it. Be about it. Be about that action and go do it." 💯💯

The way she speaks is so effortlessly elegant I could listen to her speak for hours

"you don't have to speak a certain way to be brilliant". In a short sentence she has closed the mouth of all those who made fun of her way of speaking and her accent.

"Build your own stage, make them see you!!" Yesss queen!!!!

“You are the answer to a generation of prayers”. That is the most empowering sentence I’ve heard a human say. Ever.

“I remain a work in progress.” Said by an entire Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter.

"Never compare yourself with anyone else"

"you are dumb, unattractive, overweight...." keeps playing in my head lmao

Her humility is inspiring! "Yes. I've won 24 Grammys, but I've also lost 46 times." That's tough! People like to clap for the wins, but we often forget that as many times as one may win, they may lose just as many. What an inspiration!

“You are the answer to a generation of prayers” FELT THAT🧡

“Don’t talk about what you’re gonna do, don’t just dream about what you wanna do, be about it. BE about it.” she just whooped my ass

Bro this is so nice. I’ve only seen the edited one where it’s like ‘you are dumb unworthy untalented’ and then she smiles menacingly😭

When she said "I see you! you are everything the world needs. Make those power moves!" I REALLY FELT THAT!

“If you’ve ever been called dumb , overweight , unattractive , unworthy , of untalented well so have I “ - Beyoncé I don’t know why but I needed to hear that

I literally told everyone in my household to be quiet and I stopped everything I was doing to watch this

Every time I feel distracted, unmotivated or unworthy, I come to this this speech. Thank you Mrs Carter for keeping me on my path.

Sometimes I come back to this speech just to find motivation and peace

If you’re reading this, I hope that you all here find your will in life, that’s the most important thing, EVER.

when she said "Build your Own Stage", i felt that in my bones.

Nah I needed this. I graduated in 2003 but we never stop graduating in life if we are growing do we? I saw her in NJ and I gotta say something has stirred in me. I love this and I appreciate her.

When I feel low, unworthy, unsuccessful I'm coming here and listen to her every single word carefully. This video is a true therapy. Thank you, B 💜

“To all those who feel different, if you’re part of a group that’s called other, a group that does not get the chance to be center stage, build your own stage, and make them see you. Your queerness is beautiful.” Beyoncé is necessary

"A group that does not get to be center stage... BUILD YOUR OWN STAGE & MAKE THEM SEE YOU!" Powerful message! Don't wait for opportunities to be handed to you because they might not ever! Don't wait for approval! Know your worth, and create your own platform of excellence! Thank you so much and Much Love Beyonce! I am proud to be apart of the Class of 2020! Cheers to us! I will remember this🎓

My Queerness is Beautiful. My Blackness is beautiful. Lean into my vulnerability; let that vulnerability make you great; spread my masterful gift around the planet authentically. . . . . .Brilliance. I will never stop being me. Respect is EVERYTHING. To be validated by Queen Beyoncé........ #gratefulbeyond

I believe she truly sincere means this..I'm 45 and I have goals I'm still working on..thanks Beyonce! Stay bless!

“Our female graduates are our future leaders” - Beyoncé

"President Obama" - BEYONCÉ, 2020 The shade!!

So THIS is the real one. I've been watching the stan twitter versions calling me dumb 💀

Purrr she made a speech for usss😭❤️‍🔥I still come back to this

"Don't ever feel entitled to win.. "

“Build your own stage and make them see you!” -Mrs. Knowles-Carter I need a book 😩

11 months later i had to come back and to simply be reminded that I am brilliant and powerful i am. chyle i am about it, and we're investing in ourselves. BEYONCÉ I SEE YOU BOO❤❤❤❤

Whenever I feel hopeless or need a motivator, I always seem to come back to this video because 1. She's my rolemodel, 2. She's speaking from the heart and 3. It honestly smacks me back to being productive!

There is just something about Beyoncé's beauty that just shows class and elegance

She said, "President Obama"! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

when she said “i see you” >> i haven’t graduated yet but chile i been struggling in school.

The words said was powerful, no doubt. But the shakiness in her voice while delivering these words was way more powerful to me! That shakiness made a picture for the words she is saying. Inspite of her nerves she persevered fervently, with eloquence. More over, the fact that Beyoncé STILL gets nervous, shows me she does not take anything for granted even with the greatest of successes and taught me I shouldn’t either. This was a powerful word but a more powerful delivery.

I Kept getting lost in her eyes, whew the beauty and intelligence of this woman is just remarkable.

the way she said "do it" feels like she knows I've been on bed the whole quarantine lol

I'm fighting back tears as if she were speaking directly to me. Thank you for your excellence Queen Bey. And looking forward to Black is King.

I graduated in 2019. I always see videos of this moment, and I found myself rewatching this speech 2 years after i first tuned in. THIS is something that I needed to hear and I’m glad that Beyoncé was the one to give this commencement speech. Thank you, Mrs. Carter, for always staying true to you and chopping down the wood to build your own table. You said that if there are time that we are denied center stage, to build our own stage. THAT hit hard.

''There is no successful relationship without respect'' I love that quote

“Not enough black women that had a seat at the table so I had to go chop down that wood and I make my own table “ That’s it 👏🏽 no excuses

I'm the first in my family to get a college degree, I'm a minority and a woman. Due to the pandemic , I won't have a graduation ceremony but this speech was better and spoke to me more directly than any other could on an official event. I listened to Beyonce's songs when I felt overwhelmed on those long nights when had to study for exams after work. Thank you

I wish this was longer. Thank you Beyoncé.

Beyonce told me to "Be 'bout that action" so guess what ima be? Bout that action 😂🙏🏾

Thoughts/words have power... sis is speaking my language. Thanks for sharing Mrs Carter.

The memes are the best part of it

I come back to this often. The best pep talk we could ask for. Watching this woman bloom over the years has been such a gift.

"Not enough Black women had a seat at the table. So I had to go and chop down that wood and build my own table."

CAN WE TAKE A MINUTE TO APPRECIATE THE QUEEN💕 👑

It's 2023 and I still listen to this .Thank u bey❤🥺

She literally adressed each and every type of person. From the lazy ones, underrated, hating literally everyone gets something from this

the way i didn't even realise this was almost 10 minutes long... she's so powerful

"But my parents did teach me the value of education" No lies detected ❤

Losing can be the best motivator to get you even bigger wins. That is my favorite part. I feel like she’s being talking to me. THANKS QUEEN BEY!! There ain’t nobody like you.

On my lowest days, I come to this video

"President Obama" - BEYONCÉ, 2020 The shade!! Edit 1 (June 18, 2020): Thank you everyone for the likes

"I had to create my own table then invite the best to have a seat" 👏👏👏

Queen, as a euroasian female from south africa I cannot tell you how inspiring this is. I work a full time job, am studying 4 qualifications and look after my family - this speech is everything I needed to build myself this week. You are so wise and your words give me courage to take a folding chair when they don't give me a seat at the table! Thank you for your commitment to empowering others, you hit the nail on the head when you identified how the world will reject us and keep us from being more. I have goosebumps, struggle and a whole lot of determination! You are the wind under the capes of super women everywhere! Thank you president Obama for this initiative. Freedom is on the move, change is us💖

This message was so powerful. I replayed it a few times. The world needs to hear this

“Be about that action and go do it!” Beyonce stop yelling at me! 😩

I bet her children feel motivated af whenever she lectures them✊🏽.

As a 2020 Graduate I'm so happy that people like them was able to try make the time of our lives memorable. ✨✨✨

Her voice omg. It’s so soothing🥺

“Spread your gift across the planet in a way that is authentically YOU.” ❤️

I am a latina woman, and now I find myself coming back to this speech everytime I feel low and unworthy.

I can't stop watching this. I am so grateful to have this fall back on when I am feeling down and when it feels like the world is closing in around me. This is everything I need to keep fighting for myself and for everyone else who are considered other. Thank you thank you thank you.

This advice changed my life

She motivated me more than anyone else ever did in my entire life ❤️🙌🏼

Beyonce has been SUCH an inspiration for me! I’m a black girl that graduated as the valedictorian of my school this year and it was such a beautiful moment for my family and I. Unfortunately, with the pandemic going on I didn’t get a chance to deliver my speech how I imagined and had to do so virtually. I posted the video of my speech on my page and I would love if you all could take a listen 💓

This woman is absolutely amazing, I’m not even graduating but she is speaking such beautiful wisdom

I continually come back to this when I need to be reminded of this perspective. Thank you Bey 🌻❤

When Beyoncé said, ' be about that action + go do it. ' I felt that. It may seem crazy, but I feel like there's nothing I can't do now. Bey really be changing lives ❤

Beyoncé makes me cry 😢 her voice is so powerful and motivating. She’s such an inspiring person and role model for everyone. Her words really are touching and you can see how much she cares and has worked hard for her career. She always stays positive and keeps her head held high. Beyoncé truly is the epitome of bravery and success.

I graduated from college so many years ago, and I can't stop coming here to listen to these empowering words.

Thank you beyonce, this was so inspiring and I havent even graduated🙌🏼 Alot of gems in here! Grateful you took the time to share your wisdom, thoughts and energy with us💜

innovative, mature and inspiring, great woman, great artist, BEYONCÉ

The best speech ever. Imagine not stanning. IMAGINE! 👑🐝

the edited version of this is crazy 😂😂

Came back to this today because I needed the motivation to finish the semester. Thank you for your timeless words Queen Bey.

Beyoncé’s voice is rich and wholesome! Her hair and face are so beautiful! I loved her message

She is so inspirational this is why I love her she made me cry I’m a young black girl and this really opened my eyes and I have a long way to go and she has motivated me to succeed in my life thank you Beyoncé ❤️

"You are the answer to a generation of prayers."

I listen to this daily Beyoncé. My courage is building and I’m living my life. Thank you for being a light in my life. My heart is full and ready my skills are improving naturally. I want the work to put in. There’s fears but the desire and love for what I believe is my destiny is staring me in the face and I want to take the chances. I’d rather try and succeed or fail. Either way I have to be about and be about that action. I love you no matter what

Beyoncé is really a legend, I pray she gets everything she deserves

I swear if Beyonce literally sit down and made an entire 10 hour video of her starring at the camera, I’ll be entertained!!!

I dropped out of school at the age of 16 and went back to school at the age of 17 and i felt good going back to school i had so much opportunities from going to school but teachers at my school didn't care about me cause of my color of my skin i still got through it all and learned that it doesn't matter what color you are, you got to do it yourself with or without help and here i am today doing what i can do with or without help and when i tune to watch this last year bey really said the things that had happen to me through my life time i appreciate her so much I'm so thankful for this and everything bey said 🖤🖤🖤🖤 love you bey this woman is such an amazing human being xx😍😍😍😍😍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Beyoncé’s speech is so powerful!!!! Such inspirational words from she’s my female music inspiration!! ❤😊😢

"Keep pushing... Forget the fear, forget the doubt, keep investing and keep betting on yourself"

She's so genuine and passionate this is why I love her

Why wasn’t this viral on all radio channel and network this speech is everything. I pray all people will join together love and just be kind to one another.🙏🏽

As a member of class of 2020 from South Africa, I keep coming back to this for motivation. The future really looks scary.

Yall heard her. Go out there and do what needs to be done!!!

"You are the answer to a generation of prayers" my big sister passing me her wisdom

i feel so relaxed,multivated and hopefull for this msg beyonce,u just made me realize how important it is to keep trying and never mind what people think about what am doing even if it sounds crazy and unproductive to others,thank u so much beyonce and i promise Never to give up Mrs carter

Powerful speech never dies... the first time I heard the whole speech and my eyes drew with tears. I can't get enough of watching you speaking Bey, i watched that in 2020 as a short video on Instagram and here I am watching it again and again. Bey you are a real queen and an inspiration to a lot of girls in the world. i live in Morocco and the day I saw beyoncé is the day I start getting stronger. She said this (and it's true) : it's hard to find women to get inspired from... But you came to life to inspire us all, all the girls of the world. I can't explain how much i love you and no one ever gonna understand. but one thing i am sure about is I will be as strong and successful as you... God bless the Queen