Danielle McGuire - Teachers Make a Difference - Tim Tyson

The speaker shares their journey from disliking history to becoming a civil rights historian, thanks to a transformative experience with a mentor at the University of Wisconsin. Initially uninterested in history, the speaker found passion in a civil rights class, leading to a life-changing trip to Mississippi. This experience made history tangible and influenced their future path, highlighting the importance of experiential learning and mentorship.

What impact did Tim Tyson have on the speaker's life and academic path?

In what ways did the trip to Mississippi make the speaker aware of their own racial identity?