"No graduation speaker will ever tell you that the future is anything but uncertain. It never is. But graduations need not only be obsessed with looking ahead; a graduation can be a day on which we turn back and trace our steps to see how we ended up where we are."
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Taylor Mali is an acclaimed American slam poet, educator, and advocate for the teaching profession, best known for his powerful performances and thought-provoking poetry. Born on March 28, 1965, in New York City, Mali gained prominence in the poetry slam scene, particularly through his influential work in the 1990s. He is celebrated for his evocative pieces that explore the joys and challenges of teaching, inspiring countless educators and students alike. Mali's legacy lies in his ability to blend art and advocacy, capturing the heart of education through spoken word.
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"If you've ever been to a poetry slam, you know that the highest scoring emotion is self-righteous indignation: how dare you judge me. So in that way, the poem, 'What Teachers Make,' is an absolutely formulaic slam poem designed to allow me to get up on my soap box and say, 'Let me tell you what really makes me angry.'"
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