RuNett Nia Ebo - Teachers Make a Difference - Amaryliss Hawk

The speaker reflects on their journey from aspiring elementary education teacher to a writer influenced by their speech teacher, Miss Hawk. Despite family pressures to pursue a stable teaching career, the speaker was drawn to journalism and creative writing, contributing to an underground newspaper during the civil rights movement. They share experiences of poetry readings and the impact of losing a play manuscript due to copyright naivety. The narrative highlights the importance of purpose and the influence of mentors in shaping one's path.

What was the speaker's initial major in college?

• Creative Writing

• Elementary Education

• Political Science

• Journalism

Why did the speaker's teacher suggest changing their major to journalism?

• Because the speaker was good at mathematics

• Because the speaker showed talent in poetry and writing

• Because the speaker wanted to become a lawyer

• Because the speaker was interested in science

What was the name of the underground newspaper mentioned by the speaker?

• The Panther Times

• Your Momma is Black

• The Student Voice

• The Civil Rights Herald

What principle of Kwanzaa inspired the speaker's pseudonym?

• Purpose

• Creativity

• Unity

• Faith

What was the title of the play written by the speaker?

• The Writer's Dilemma

• Freedom or Nothing

• The Poet's Journey

• Voices of Change