How Barack Obama, the Jonas Brothers and More Got Involved in Live ‘Graduate Together’
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variety.comBy Daniel Holloway Executive Editor, TV The Big Four broadcasters will televise a live commencement ceremony May 16 for the nation’s high school graduates, who, due to the coronavirus pandemic, are stuck at home and unable to celebrate with their classmates what should be a landmark moment. “Graduate Together” will feature a commencement address by former President Obama, speeches and appearances by activist Malala Yousafzai, the Jonas Brothers, actor Yara Shahidi and more — and is being produced by the Entertainment Industry Foundation along with the XQ Institute and the LeBron James Family Foundation.
Nicole Sexton, who joined EIF as president and CEO in 2017, spoke with Variety about the ceremony and how the organization is working
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