Graduation Speech: Humorous Wedding Speech By African Americans

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Ladies and gentlemen, especially my fellow African-American, I strongly encourage each and every one of you to vote this upcoming election. Please be mindful that not too long ago we were excluded from voting, and our ancestors had to die for that privilege. We now have that right. Let us not take voting for granted. I notice various complaints regarding our judicial system however our turnout at elections is low. If we want change we have to be that change!

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