There is a place where the cocoa beans grow and where the sun shines its brightest. A land where trees grow tall and the plants are full of color and are fruitful. It is a place where the ocean is of great size and many creatures abide. It is a peaceful place where the wind dances through the trees and everything is beauty and harmony. This place is in a time where the kings and queens have no rule over the lands.…
Mary McLeod Bethune -Mary McLeod Bethune was an African American Educator, Civil Rights activist, and was a special advisor for Franklin D. Roosevelt. -Her major contribution to history was founding the National Council of Negro Women. -She impacted today’s societal views on women’s rights to education but her work was not limited to just women and includes all African Americans. Marion Anderson -Marion Anderson, was the first African American singer to sing in the New York City Metropolitan Opera in 1955 (Bibliography.com Editors, 2015). -Her major contribution to history was singing at the Lincoln Memorial for Civil Rights and made a huge statement in this era.…
Following the pre-Raphaelite period, Christina Rossetti features many of the popular aspects in the arts surrounding in her own poems. Akin to numerous other poets of the era, Rossetti presented strong amorous themes of passion and often subtle indications to Religion. Her most recognisable work is from the ‘Goblin Market and Other Poems’ anthology which was released in 1862. The collection was Rossetti’s first published selection of poetry and includes poems such as Goblin Market, Echo, Maude Clare and Shutout. Prior to this she began her literature career in 1848, the first two poems from Rossetti were published in the Athenaeum, an English Literary Magazine published in London from 1828 to 1921.…
On April 16, 1971, one of the most important artists in the history of Latin music was born. Selena Quintanilla Pérez was born to Marcella and Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. in the city of Lake Jackson, Texas (Selena, 2008). She grew up in a music oriented family and first began singing as a young girl. Selena was destined for stardom with her amazing talent. By the age of 13, she had recorded her first album.…
Oprah Winfrey is one of the greatest public speakers of all times. She is a born leader and a powerful public speaker. She is on the top of the list not only because of her communication style, or her speaking skills, but because of the honesty with which she speaks. She knows what she’s saying, because she says everything from her heart. She is a straightforward person who uses clear words to grab her audience’s attention…
Elizabeth Blackwell There are many people in the world who are influential. These people impact the world in a positive way by telling you you can accomplish your dreams, have great character, and live to do whatever you want. An individual that shows these traits would be the first female doctor Elizabeth Blackwell. Elizabeth Blackwell is influential because of her legacy, accomplishments, and character.…
The “queen of hip hop soul” is what they called Mary J. Blige. She is known for her deep emotional songs that are inspired by the trials and tribulations stemming from her childhood through to her adulthood. Mary J. Blige is of the most inspirational idols of today because of her adverse childhood, how she overcame setbacks, and her continuing advocacy of the strength and independence of women. Mary J. Blige’s childhood emulates mine in many ways. Mary Jane Blige was born on January 17, 1971, in the Bronx, New York to parents Cora and Thomas Blige.…
Carrie Fisher was a talented actress, wonderful mother, and inspiration for all. A woman who overcame her problems and showed the world she could do anything she put her mind to, Carrie Fisher had amazing potential. Even though she struggled with drug abuse along with mental disorders, she was an amazing actress and role model because she made women feel powerful and she was an advocate for mental health. Carrie Frances Fisher was born October 21, 1956.…
McKenna Copher Mrs. Hall Pre-AP English II 30 September 2016 A Person I Admire: Katie Piper Katie Piper, a successful British model was raised in a small English village by her devoted and affectionate family. When she was 22, she moved out on her own to London to further her passion as a television presenter.…
The people and experiences a person encounters throughout their life can greatly influence their behavior and actions. While some are affected positively, others battle incompatible adversities throughout their journey of life. This is apparent in numerous pop stars and performers lives. Some leading artists and performers, such as Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott, underwent exposure that made them who they are today. A performer that greatly portrays this characteristic is Beyonce Knowles, a singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress.…
Molly Burke Introduction Molly Burke is a teen activist who speaks against bullying. She became blind from a disease that is rare and only 1 in 4,000 people get, but no matter what, she still had the courage to keep going and accomplish all her dreams. She never gave up no matter how mean the bully, or how hard the challenge was. Molly has inspired many people to try their best to follow their dreams no matter how many bumps are in the road on the way. Her Childhood On February 8, 1994, Molly Burke was born in Oakville, Ontario Canada.…
The book, April Raintree, by Beatrice Culleton Mosionier, is a very touching story. It is based on two Métis girls who grew up in the foster system. One sister, April, had always struggled with finding her identity and meaning to her life, while her younger sister, Cheryl, never went through that struggle. She was proud of whom she was, and wanted other Métis people to be the same way. Cheryl was a very happy, positive person, filled with love and compassion for others.…
How can one person, whom most people have never met, influence the lives of people in the world today in such positive ways? Oprah Winfrey has been able to persuade and inspire many people around the world today because she has simply believed in herself and the good of the people. As one of the most influential, dynamic, and powerful women of today’s society, has devoted her life’s works to influencing the people of the world. Millions of viewers tune in daily to be educated, entertained, or simply enlivened by Oprah as she visits them in the company of their own home. Oprah’s show has been so successful because of the ways in which she thinks and believes.…
She said back then “it was a way of expressing by own shame, of myself, on my own body.” The emotional state she was in was damaged and it couldn’t give her a way out. Lovato said that her emotions would be so built up at times, and she wouldn’t know what to do, but use cutting as an immediate release of her stress. This technique stuck with Lovato throughout her teen days, and while on tour in 2010 with the Jonas Brothers, including her ex Joe Jonas, Demi switched back to eating as her coping mechanism. Demi said,” I was literally so emotionally whacked out that I took it out of someone who really meant a lot to me."…
For this assignment, I chose to diagnose Demi Lovato. Ms. Lovato is a singer, songwriter, and actress, who started her career as a young actress in Barney and Friends. Later she starred in the Disney Channel hit show Camp Rock where she released her debut single “This is me”. I didn’t start listening to her music until just a few years ago, and I have grown to love Demi’s music.…