Stacey Abrams Quote

Worksheet Description

The worksheet provides an interactive platform for students to engage with a poignant quote by Stacey Abrams during Black History Month. It offers a prompt that encourages reflection on personal and collective challenges, resilience, and the power of authoring one’s own life story. With a space for the student’s name at the top, the worksheet facilitates a direct, introspective response. The featured quote reads, “We will all, at some point, encounter hurdles to gaining access and entry, moving up and conquering self-doubt, but on the other side is the capacity to own opportunity and tell our own story.”

Below the quote, the worksheet poses a question to the student: “What does this quote mean to you? Do you agree? Why or why not?” This open-ended question invites the student to not only interpret the quote’s significance but also to consider their stance on the issue and articulate their reasoning. This exercise serves to deepen the student’s understanding of the societal barriers often faced by Black communities, while also inspiring them to think about the broader implications of overcoming adversity and shaping one’s destiny. The lines provided offer ample space for a thoughtful written response, allowing students to explore their thoughts and feelings about the challenges and triumphs that are part of the African American narrative.