In honor of Germ’s May theme of Music, Germ University features singer and songwriter Lauryn Hill. If you haven’t heard her 1998 album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, it is well worth a listen. Hill was 23 years old when The Miseducation won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Hill’s work is refreshing in its honesty and thoughtfulness. In the following videos from 2000, Lauryn shares her thoughts on life, happiness, and success. In 2000, Lauryn shared her thoughts on life, success, and opportunity with high school students at the American Academy of Achievement. The first clip is an interview with Lauryn following that appearance. The second is her full speech.
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In 2000 Lauryn spoke to high school students sharing her thoughts on love, independence, and being “cool.”
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