NAME:
Tiyi Morris
TRAINING YEARS: 6
CURRENT
RANK: 2nd Degree Blackbelt
T'ang Soo Do
I aspire to a legacy
of positive influence…
When I think about the
people on whom I wish to leave a lasting positive impression, my children are,
of course, first. I want them to act with kindness and compassion, to embrace
hard work and perseverance, and to speak up and do the right thing, especially
when it is difficult. I hope that I have modeled this behavior for them so that
as they mature these will become guiding principles in their lives.
I hope that my legacy
is also evident in the students that I have taught. My purpose as an educator
is to not only expand my students’ minds, but to inspire and prepare them to
dismantle the systems of oppression that plague our society. I am not imparting
knowledge for knowledge’s sake, but to help equip students to create a more
just world. I hope that the knowledge and insights they gain in my classes will
help them better understand themselves and their place in society and that they
will move forward with the desire to create their own legacies of positive
influence.
Though martial arts,
as one of the few women to obtain a Black belt at Koguryo Tang Soo Do, I hope
to inspire other women and girls to persevere in a male-dominated activity. I want
girls and women of all ages to see that it is never too late to start a new and
that growth is the result of challenging oneself, even, and perhaps especially,
if there are failures along the way.
Finally, I aspire to a
legacy of positive influence through my scholarship, which centers Black
women’s history and experiences, an aspect of our historical narrative that is
often overlooked. It is my responsibility to present an accurate historical
representation of the contributions of Black people in general and Black women,
in particular. And through my efforts for social justice and my work with
organizations to improve the lives of oppressed and marginalized peoples.
Whether my name is remembered or not, I want to know that I have played a role
in supporting members of our society who are neglected, mistreated, or
powerless.
Tiyi
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