Dr. M. Starita Boyce Ansari - Barbara Bush: Reading Behind Bars

The speaker shares their journey at the American Bible Society, highlighting a call to visit an incarcerated child who committed a crime due to educational deprivation. This experience led to a broader understanding of literacy issues among incarcerated youth. Despite challenges in securing funding, the speaker gained support from Barbara Bush and a benefactor named Butterfly, who donated $2.5 million. The story underscores the importance of literacy and the value of the speaker's work, particularly as a black woman in a predominantly white organization.

What was the significance of the $2.5 million check for the teacher?

In what way did the actions of the two white men contrast with the teacher's contributions?