Graduation season is one of the most important times in a student’s life but for many of us, the journey is not easy. As EBONY.com’s Senior Social Media Manager, I glance out at a sea of tweets, Facebook posts and Instagrams and am deeply inspired by those who are sharing their stories and inspiring others in the process.
We’re proud of all 2016 graduates and took the time out to pay homage to those who have overcome obstacles and limits to walk across the stage. Here are a few of our favorite #blackgradtweets.
When society couldn’t stop you…
A new generation of lawyers are rising and they will not be silenced. pic.twitter.com/FQaqTLa65l
— Q. U. E. E. N (@its_ekib) May 14, 2016
Pregnant at 15. Cant believe I’m graduating w/ my Masters & living my dream! pic.twitter.com/i9y4phYHB6
— air-ee-elle (@arieella_) May 17, 2016
The FIRST of many more black female grads from @GeorgeMasonU MAIS, Social Entrepreneurship #blackgrads #Masters2016 pic.twitter.com/c4ZGRubYJy
— THE Ashley (@LoveASharie) May 13, 2016
So proud of my little sister, Chandler Dorris, at #PennGrad today! 1 of 5 black female engineers graduating! pic.twitter.com/1By1Ni4tpf
— Corey Dorris (@CoreyDorris) May 16, 2016
There’s the graduate!! Love you sis! #PennGrad pic.twitter.com/Q1bQc2DB5M
— Corey Dorris (@CoreyDorris) May 16, 2016
22, N.O. bred, Summa Cum Laude graduate w/ a full tuition scholarship to med school #blackexcellence #blackgirlsrock pic.twitter.com/uy7RKvoF3l
— Domz (@dominiquesmitt) May 13, 2016
Cousin gets her Master’s today #2degrees #by23 #BlackGraduate #blackexcellence #blackgirlwhorockspic.twitter.com/KWL7oYGEty
— S. Smith, M.P.H. (@sugarshay___) May 5, 2016
When you beat a disease (and the odds…)
Can’t be more proud of myself. Finish college in 3.5 years and beat cancer in the process. SLAAAAAYYYYY pic.twitter.com/3zEJ21ym8z
— IDFWU (@_AsToldByTisa) May 15, 2016
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Woods graduated from University of Southern California, shared the story of his sister’s battle with cancer and how she motivated him to walk across the stage.
An incredible example of a role model for all to look up to! #USCgrad #FightOn pic.twitter.com/4Q9IXT1Zzz
— Clay Helton (@USCCoachHelton) May 14, 2016
When both people in the relationship are focused.
It’s been a long, trying 6 years…But GOD! Prayer, Hard Work, and Perseverance! #DrJones #PharmDat23 pic.twitter.com/18FzgmjkJV
— IG: D_JONES3 (@d_jones3) May 7, 2016
God got me here! #may7 #23withadoctoratedegree pic.twitter.com/rXjUdV9EXJ
— victoria (@_vicpic) May 6, 2016
Good to make it, better when your people make it with you @d_jones3 #23withourdoctoratedegrees pic.twitter.com/8fXG8XOFva
— victoria (@_vicpic) May 7, 2016
Honoring my family and the ancestors on this amazing day. They did so that I could. pic.twitter.com/4AK2n021kS
— zoe saldarkskin (@blkgawdduss) May 16, 2016
When your parents make you proud…
Y’all…I might cry today. Look at my momma. I’m so proud of her! pic.twitter.com/Ri4psANwBO
— Marcus Graham (@kidnoble) May 13, 2016
And one for laughs.
Thanks for fueling me throughout these college years @PopeyesChicken pic.twitter.com/XNwBJbFO7e
— ADEDANIEL (@dang_deuce) May 12, 2016
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Melissa Kimble is the Senior Social Media Manager for the EBONY brand. An advocate for Black Creatives through My Creative Connection, you can connect with her on Twitter at @Melissa_Kimble.