On Friday, (September 28) I attended the convocation ceremony to hear U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Susan Rice, speak. As a young black women it is so inspiring to hear the stories and the wisdom of successful black women, whoever they may be, and Susan Rice did not disappoint. Aside from welcoming the Howard class of 2016, Rice delivered a message of encouragement and unity, as well as a call to action. She spoke of the legacy of the Joshua generation, and our role as the young generation of today. I’m so glad I got the chance to hear this wonderful woman share her knowledge with us. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the day:

“Success should never be an excuse for complacency.”

“Whatever path you choose, set the bar high.”

“Change comes when each and every one of us lifts our voices and acts.”

“Today, we’ve got unfinished work to do to expand the reach of democracy, human rights and human dignity around the world. “

” Go forth, make the world safer, more just, more free.”

“Today, nothing is impossible.”