Intro

• April Ofrah, Kenya, and Big Mav


  • Play important roles impacting Starr's development throughout the novel
• Starr's journey


  1. Witnessing the death of her friend at the hands of Officer One-Fiffteen

  2. Struggling to testify and speak out about what happened

  3. Realizing the importance of not keeping silent

  4. Finding the courage to use her voice and speak out against Khalil's injustice
• April Ofrah


  Motivated Starr to use her voice as a weapon
• Kenya

  Helped Starr realize how important it was to speak out
• Big Mav

  Taught Starr how to stand up for herself