🎓The importance of graduation ceremonies in the community and the emotions they evoke.
🎵The significance of the Negro national anthem and its impact on Maya's perspective.
🤬The racist speech by Mr. Edward Dunleavy and its effect on the audience.
👩🎓Maya's pride and hope in her accomplishments and future despite the discrimination she faces.
💔The disappointment and anger Maya feels when her graduation is ruined by racism.