Obama speaks to grads at Morehouse College (20 images)

Morehouse College alumni Harvey Smith, class of 1943, finds a seat before President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address to over 500 graduating students at the historically black university on May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. UPI/David Tulis

Morehouse College alumni take photos and listen to President Barack Obama's commencement address during a rainstorm at the outdoor ceremony on May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. UPI/David Tulis

Morehouse College valedictorian Betsegaw Tadele, center, receives special recognition before President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address to over 500 graduates at the historically black university on May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. UPI/David Tulis

President Barack Obama joins Morehouse College dignitaries to sing the spiritual, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," before delivering the commencement address to over 500 graduating students at the historically black university on May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. UPI/David Tulis