.KingJames is pulling together some huge stars like jonasbrothers, sanbenito, Pharrell and more to throw the biggest, baddest virtual graduation party ever. 🎓
Working with the XQ Institute and The Entertainment Industry Foundation, the show will allow the companies to honor the more than three million high school seniors who will miss out on the annual rite of passage due to the national shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic."We learned early on in our work with students and families in Akron that education is so much more than academics," said James in a statement.
"It’s about a shared experience, a journey we’re all on together—students, parents, educators, community members, and everyone around them. With that not being possible right now, we’ve been working to find ways to help families get through this really difficult time. These students have worked incredibly hard for this and there’s no way we can let that go unrecognized.
The commercial-free show will be curated by high school students and educators from across the country, with support from the American Federation of Teachers, highlighted by a collection of commencement addresses, celebrity performances and inspirational vignettes. Students, educators, and families are encouraged to submit their videos and photos online for consideration to be included in the telecast using #GraduateTogether. Artist JR is also inviting seniors to share their portraits for
. Local TV stations will feature custom breakaways to celebrate the achievements of high school students in their communities.will be broadcast commercial-free on May 16 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. The show is being produced by Done + Dusted and SpringHill Entertainment.
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