LeBron James hosts virtual "Graduation Together" event for class of 2020

The program included speeches from former President Barack Obama and Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hosted “Graduation Together”, a virtual event for the high school class of 2020.

James opened the virtual ceremony by commending the senior class for their resilience and hard work.

“You should’ve had a real graduation, I know. You should’ve had an incredible senior year, I know that as well. But you made a sacrifice, and you did it to keep your community safe and healthy,” James said.

The program included speeches from former President Barack Obama and Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, as well as numerous celebrity appearances and musical performances.

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