Lady Becomes First Black Valedictorian in UK University, Breaks 138-Year History

CURSORY: An African American girl has broken a 138-year-old record and emerged as first black valedictorian in the history of her School, Stanford University. She spoke about the racial injustices and stereotypes that surrounded her in school.

Taryn Thomas made history as the first Black valedictorian in her school’s 138-year history.

In her speech, she spoke out about the racial injustices and stereotypes that she experienced and was surrounded with in the course of her schooling.

She did not fold her hands during her time in school, instead she teamed up with others to fight and make a difference so that her successors will not have to face the same predicament.

In her words: ”As the very first Black valedictorian, I have to keep it (honest) with y’all. I did not enjoy my time here. Slurs (insults) have been hurled at me, I can’t escape the whispered “affirmative action” since I’ve been accepted to my dream school of Stanford University, and I’ve been threatened with assault for simply wanting to protest these acts of injustice.”

She urged her colleagues and the school authority to stand up and fight for what they believe in.

”We need to act authentically and speak our truth, regardless of how many people might disagree. The responsibility rests upon our shoulders to guide this world in righteousness through the vast unknown that lies before us,” she said.

Listen to her speech below:

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