Some words spoken by educators stick with us forever 💔📚

In this emotional clip, Kia and I look back on a pivotal classroom memory. Kia reflects on how a Black female teacher in a predominantly white school broke her spirit and altered her path in ways she didn’t fully realize until therapy. I also shared my own memory of being publicly shut down by the same teacher when I was eagerly raising my hand, knowing I had the right answer.

It’s a painful reminder of how deeply words from figures of authority can impact young minds—especially when you expect them to be in your corner.

Did you ever have a teacher say or do something that stayed with you for years? How did it shape you? Share your experience in the comments. 👇👇

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