Husnaa Hashim - Teachers Make a Difference - Abigail Henry

The transcript describes a student's experience in a mandatory African American history class taught by Miss Abigail Henry. The student reflects on the support and inspiration received from Miss Henry, which included reading works by James Baldwin and Americana. This experience broadened the student's perspective on collaboration and scholarship, ultimately leading to an interest in pursuing Africana studies, influenced by Miss Henry's teaching style and encouragement.

What is the requirement for high schoolers mentioned in the video?

• To volunteer in the community

• To participate in a sports team

• To learn a foreign language

• To take a year-long African American history class

Who was the narrator's ninth-grade African American history teacher?

• Dr. Robert Brown

• Mrs. Emily Davis

• Mr. John Smith

• Miss Abigail Henry

Which authors' works did the narrator read in Miss Henry's class?

• James Baldwin and Americana by Tamadon Gosia DJ

• Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes

• Richard Wright and Ralph Ellison

• Toni Morrison and Zora Neale Hurston

What did the narrator learn about through Miss Henry's teaching?

• Scientific experiments

• Mathematical theories

• Collaboration and striving for excellence

• Historical events in Europe

What field of study is the narrator interested in pursuing?

• Latin American culture

• Asian studies

• European history

• Africana studies