Who Am I?
(Quotes & Actions)
(Quotes & Actions)
I work in a store, used to be a King Lord, and believe in empowering the community. Who am I?
Who is: Maverick
What choice does Starr make about telling the police she was a witness to Khalil’s death?
She stays silent at first
Why does Starr start feeling uncomfortable with Hailey?
Hailey unfollows her on Tumblr and says racially insensitive things.
What is “Williamson Starr”?
The version of Starr that hides her Blackness to fit in at her prep school.
Why does Starr feel guilty about being afraid to speak out?
She worries she’s letting Khalil down.
I lost my best friend to police violence and now feel torn between two worlds. Who am I?
Who is: Starr
What are the consequences of Starr keeping her two worlds separate?
She feels isolated, ashamed, and struggles with identity.
Who does Starr feel safest confiding in at first: Lisa, Maverick, or Carlos?
Carlos
What privilege does Hailey show by choosing to “move on” from Khalil’s death?
She doesn’t have to think about violence or injustice daily.
Why does Maverick give Starr “The Hate U Give” quote from Tupac?
To help her understand the cycle of systemic violence.
I’m Starr’s uncle, a cop, and sometimes caught between my loyalty to the badge and my family. Who am I?
Who is: Carlos/Uncle Carlos
Why does Maverick insist Starr tell the truth—even if it’s dangerous?
He wants her to fight for justice and be brave.
What makes Maya begin to question Hailey’s behavior?
Starr’s openness and Hailey’s response to racial issues.
What privileges does Uncle Carlos have that Maverick doesn’t?
He has a stable job, home in a safer area, and isn’t seen as threatening.
How does Lisa’s reaction to the protest differ from Starr’s?
Lisa worries about Starr’s safety; Starr wants to act.
I’m Starr’s mom, fiercely protective and practical. I think about our family’s future and safety. Who am I?
Who is: Lisa
What does Carlos say when Starr questions his loyalty after defending the cop?
He says he would’ve pulled his gun too if he thought someone was a threat.
What tension exists between Maverick and Carlos?
Maverick doesn’t trust cops, and Carlos raised Starr for part of her life.
How does Starr begin to recognize her privilege when she compares herself to Khalil?
She realizes she got out of the drug life while he was/stayed stuck.
Why does Starr feel like she’s betraying both Garden Heights and Williamson?
She doesn’t fully belong in either world.
I’m Starr’s friend at Williamson Prep, and I’ve been accused of being racially insensitive. Who am I?
Who is: Hailey
What decision does Lisa push for after the interview and threats?
She wants to move the family out of Garden Heights.
What does the fight between Seven and King show about loyalty?
It shows how loyalty to family and survival in Garden Heights can clash.
How does the media portray Khalil unfairly?
They focus on his alleged drug dealing and not on him as a victim or human.
Imagine you are Starr. What would you say in an interview about Khalil that would honor his life and your truth?
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