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Four Graduations and a Wedding Part II: The Art of Graduating

The Brian Lehrer Show | May 12, 2020

In a year without traditional commencement ceremonies, join Brian Lehrer for a presentation of "on-air diplomas" to graduates entering the arts beginning with a commencement address from comedian, artist and Broad City star Ilana Glazer.  Then, Arturo O'Farrill, pianist, composer, educator and founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, shares advice and wisdom for graduates entering the creative fields.

Plus live on-air musical performances from Andrew Bambridge, Sean Ullmer, Stephanie Fritz and Joseph Ferguson, 2020 graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Thanddness Palmer, 2020 graduate from Medger Evans Prep School, and Satchel Paterson, 2020 Graduate from Special Music School in Manhattan.

 

Ilana Glazer's commencement speech:

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