Black Boy Fly by Amanda Lynch

The transcript is a motivational piece encouraging Black youth to embrace their heritage, identity, and potential. It highlights the importance of cultural roots, the influence of historical figures like Malcolm X, and the freedom to express oneself through art and music. The message emphasizes that Black youth are integral to their communities and can achieve anything they aspire to.

Who is the author of the poem 'Black Boy Fly'?

• Langston Hughes

• Maya Angelou

• Amanda Lynch

• James Baldwin

Which historical figure is mentioned as a source of encouragement in the poem?

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Frederick Douglass

• Rosa Parks

What instruments are mentioned as part of the black boy's expression?

• Saxophone and Trumpet

• Drums and Jembe

• Violin and Flute

• Guitar and Piano

In the poem, the black boy is compared to which elements?

• Sun and Moon

• Fire and Water

• Earth and Air

• Wind and Rain

What is the black boy encouraged to believe about his potential?

• He must conform to societal expectations

• He should follow a predetermined path

• He can be anything he wants to be

• He is limited by his circumstances