Oh. And did I mention that I was selected to sing the national anthem at commencement? ππ
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Aaron Valentine: Master of Music Performance... It's got a nice ring to it! ππ§π»βππ
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ππ Years of effort have led to this moment! Weβre thrilled to present the Brooklyn College Class of 2025. Your hard work has truly paid off! #BCGrad2025 β€οΈπβ€οΈπβ€οΈπβ€οΈπ
π Today's the day! Tune in LIVE on YouTube at 9 a.m. for the 1οΈβ£0οΈβ£0οΈβ£th Annual Brooklyn College Commencement Ceremony honoring our Class of 2025. #BCGrad2025
π A message from @advocate.nyc.gov Jumaane D. Williams β01, β05 M.A. (@jumaane.bsky.social) to the Class of 2025! #BCGrad2025
π Introducing Shirley Chisholm β46, our Presidential Medal of Honor awardee! Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress (1968) and, in 1972, the first to seek a major party's presidential nomination. #BCGrad2025
π Introducing Damien Niesewand β25, our Class of 2025 Salutatorian!
Damien is graduating with a B.A. in psychology and double minors in LGBTQ+ Studies and creative writing. #BCGrad2025
π Introducing Carrie Ebbin β25, our Class of 2025 Valedictorian!
A proud member of the Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College, Carrie majored in business administration with a concentration in marketing and minored in consumer behavior. #BCGrad2025
πβ€οΈπ A beautiful tradition continues! Last week's Donning of the Kente ceremony in the Claire Tow Theater was a powerful celebration of achievement for our Black graduates. We're so proud of you!! #BCGrad2025