Randall Horton - Write and Wrong One Man's Journey

Randall Horton shares his journey from being a young man who faced incarceration to becoming a tenured professor. He discusses the impact of mentorship during his time in jail, his pursuit of higher education, and his achievements in literature. Horton emphasizes the importance of second chances and uses his story to inspire others, particularly those in prisons and juvenile centers.

What major life decision did Randall Horton make during his time at Howard University?

• He decided to become a teacher.

• He decided to travel the world.

• He got involved with drugs and crime.

• He chose to pursue a career in law.

Who encouraged Randall Horton to start writing while he was incarcerated?

• Albert Miller

• Bonnie Boswell

• His cellmate

• A prison guard

After reentering society, where did Randall Horton earn his BA in English?

• Howard University

• University of the District of Columbia

• Chicago State University

• University of New Haven

What degree did Randall Horton pursue after his BA in English?

• Master of Business Administration

• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

• Doctor of Philosophy in Literature

• Bachelor of Science in Education

Which university did Randall Horton join as a lecturer after completing his PhD?

• SUNY Albany

• University of Chicago

• Howard University

• University of New Haven

What notable achievement did Randall Horton receive two years into his teaching career?

• A MacArthur Fellowship

• A Pulitzer Prize

• A National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship

• A Nobel Prize in Literature

What message does Randall Horton convey when visiting prisons and juvenile detention centers?

• Avoid all risks in life.

• Past mistakes do not determine your life's outcome.

• Mistakes define your future.

• Education is not important.