PAMELA R. HAYNES Pamela R. Haynes at TEDxBazeUniversity: Turning Storytelling into Social Impact

On June 13th, 2025, acclaimed author and criminal justice advocate Pamela R. Haynes delivered an inspiring TEDx talk at Baze University, Abuja, titled Write the Book. Chase the Dream. Change the World. Her message was both personal and universal: storytelling can drive social change—and every voice matters.

Pamela’s journey began in 2016. Originally planning to mark her milestone birthday with a master’s in criminal justice, she instead pivoted—balancing a demanding career and family life—toward a different goal: writing a novel. Influenced by authors such as Toni Morrison, she began crafting stories that reflected underrepresented identities and experiences.

A pivotal connection with publisher Marcia M Spence led to the publication of her debut novel, Loving the Brothers, in 2018. Despite a sudden loss of vision during the editing phase, Pamela pressed forward with the help of her team. The book struck a chord, particularly among survivors of domestic abuse, cementing her reputation as both an author and advocate.

Today, Pamela is a research fellow, award-winning speaker, and vocal champion for greater diversity in publishing—where only 5% of books are written by Black authors. At Baze University, she received an award from the First Class Speakers Academy for her global impact in storytelling and left attendees with a powerful call to action: “Somebody is waiting for you to write your story. Let today be the day you begin.”

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