Obama’s Howard University commencement speech

President Obama attends the commencement ceremony for the 2016 graduating class of Howard University on May 7, 2016.

President Obama receives an honorary degree from Howard University President Wayne Frederick during the school’s commencement ceremony on May 7, 2016.

President Obama is awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Howard University on May 7, 2016.

President Obama arrives alongside Howard University President Wayne Frederick, right, and Vernon Jordan at the school’s commencement ceremony on May 7, 2016.