Noliwe Rooks - Teachers Make a Difference - Gloria Wade Gayles

The speaker reflects on the profound impact of their college teacher, Gloria Way Gales, who not only corrected their bad habits and challenged their ideas but also served as a role model. Gales emphasized the importance of claiming intellectual space, especially for black women, and inspired the speaker's teaching philosophy. The speaker now passes on these lessons to their students, encouraging them to take their intellectual contributions seriously.

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