Graduation2020 Explained

  1. 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facebook Celebrates the Class of 2020 with Week of Graduation Features and Commencement Program. fb.com. 28 April 2020 .
  2. Web site: CohenApril 28 . David . Facebook, Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020 With Livestreaming Graduation Event . Adweek . 15 February 2023 . April 28, 2020.
  3. Web site: Graduation 2020: Facebook and Instagram celebrate the Class of 2020. EW.com.
  4. Web site: Oprah, Awkwafina and Miley Cyrus sign on for Facebook's class of 2020 virtual graduation. April 28, 2020. Los Angeles Times.
  5. Web site: Here's everything we know about Facebook's virtual graduation ceremony. TODAY.com. 15 May 2020 .
  6. Web site: Mindy Kaling & B. J. Novak To Co-Host Virtual Graduation Event On Facebook & Instagram — Update. Denise. Petski. May 11, 2020.
  7. Web site: Graduation Week Is Here. fb.com. 11 May 2020 .