There is a problem with the representation of black youth. Our most common forms of media reduce black adolescents to one-dimensional characters made solely for entertainment. This type of representation affects how young black people think of themselves, which is why Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give, is flipping the script. Thomas, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, understands the experience of a black teen in a white world. She has made it her purpose to show the world things from the perspectives of black youths, and most importantly, prove to them they can surpass any obstacles thrown at them. Written by Ivie Kirkland and produced by Rusleen Bhalla.