Khalil Gibran Muhammad -Teachers Make a Difference - Howard Stevenson

The speaker reflects on the influence of Professor Howard Stevenson, who taught a class on Black Psychology. The professor's approach to embracing tension and discomfort in discussions about race left a lasting impact. Through various activities, students learned about racial profiling and the challenges of discussing race, which continues to influence the speaker's teaching methods today.

What was the first thing Professor Howard Stevenson said on the first day of class?

How did the professor suggest students should approach uncomfortable topics in the classroom?

What kind of field studies did the class participate in?

Why was talking about race and racism considered a difficult subject in the class?

In what ways has the professor's teaching influenced the speaker's current work?