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Monday, May 18th 2009
Students voiced complaint when they heard US Representative Michael Capuano would be their commencement speaker at Boston University. He had no name recognition and many felt his credentials were lacking.
But when he spoke directly to the heart of his audience…
“My message is very simple. You do not have to be extraordinary, you do not have to be rich or famous to change this world. Anyone and everyone can make a difference...everyday people can still achieve great success in helping a neighbor or the poor, building a playground, or fighting for human equality.”
… he received a standing ovation.
Read more here.
PS - Dr. Gloria White-Hammond, a SixSeeds partner, was also honored at this same ceremony!
Jean Yih Kingston
Jean Kingston, who co-founded SixSeeds, spends many of her waking hours in her SUV hauling carloads of children to various and sundry playing fields across the state of Massachusetts. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
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