As graduation season quickly approaches, colleges and universities across the nation are putting in their bid to lock down some of the top entertainers, politicians, entrepreneurs and business executives to serve as 2015 commencement speakers at their institution.
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From Common to Denzel Washington and more, we’ve rounded up a list of Hollywood players and community leaders who will deliver a few words of wisdom to this year’s graduating scholars.