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Student Authors Speak Out: An Interview with Ebony Hardnett

The Equality Now Project aims to amplify and uplift diverse voices. In the spirit of achieving this, we’ve conducted four student interviews with authors from this project.

In this interview, we were given the chance to speak with Ebony Hardnett, author of the piece “Utopia,” and she expressed her desire for change within her community.

Author Ebony Hardnett

How did you feel returning to school? What challenges have you faced in getting your GED/HSED?

At first, I struggled with it. I was going back to school at 36, a full-time single parent, so I struggled at first. But then I just figured I had to complete it because I have children that are looking up to me, and I have to be about it. And it’s not so much just saying you have to finish school; I have to show them that I could do it too.

Student Authors Speak Out: An Interview with Jason Sanchez

February 5, 2025 / wendam11 / 0 Comments

The Equality Now Project aims to amplify and uplift diverse voices. In the spirit of achieving this, we’ve conducted four student interviews with authors from this project.

In this interview, we were given the chance to speak with Jason Sanchez, author of the piece “Social Media and the Bystanders of Hate,” and he expressed gratitude for the Literacy Services of Wisconsin and advocated for readers to be mindful and kind to people from all walks of life.

Author Jason Sanchez

How did you feel returning to school? What challenges have you faced in getting your GED/HSED?

Honestly, just the thought of returning to school was super exciting! I can say I was also nervous at first. It has been such a long time since I have done any schoolwork, I was nervous that it would be a little more complicated than before. The only challenge I faced was trying to stay motivated and determined while dealing with school and work at the same time.

Student Authors Speak Out: An Interview with Ariel Santiago

February 5, 2025 / johna09 / 0 Comments

The Equality Now Project aims to amplify and uplift diverse voices. In the spirit of achieving this, we’ve conducted four student interviews with authors from this project.

In this interview, we were given the chance to speak with Ariel Santiago, author of the piece “Bloom,” and she expressed herself with vulnerability and passion as she shared what’s next for her.

Author Ariel Santiago

How has your work with the Literacy Services of Wisconsin benefitted you or helped you feel more comfortable with yourself?

Being in the literacy services program was like a new door opening for me. Wanting to finish school and having Kathrine was the biggest motivation for me. I really opened up, I was never good at public speaking. Being able to be vulnerable and say what’s on your mind [in the classroom environment] helped out a lot.

Student Authors Speak Out: An Interview with Nicholas Henderson

February 5, 2025 / johna09 / 0 Comments

The Equality Now Project aims to amplify and uplift diverse voices. In the spirit of achieving this, we’ve conducted four student interviews with authors from this project.

In this interview, author and artist Nicholas Henderson, creator of the “Caged Bird” image located on the cover of this project, expressed how his love for art has impacted his life both inside and outside of the classroom.

Author and Artist Nicholas Henderson posing for a picture.

Artist and Author Nicholas Henderson

You talk about being an artist and a musician in your biography. What led you to those art forms?

I feel like it runs in my blood; it’s genetic. My family is full of artists who draw and make clothes. And I create music every day. My son creates music. For me, it helps me out mentally. It’s just something I enjoy doing.”

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Student Authors Speak Out: An Interview with Ebony Hardnett

Student Authors Speak Out: An Interview with Jason Sanchez

Student Authors Speak Out: An Interview with Ariel Santiago

Student Authors Speak Out: An Interview with Nicholas Henderson

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