I was hoping you could help me, I am expecting my next child Febuary 28th and I don't want to stop school when I am so close to being done. So I am trying to do all online classes. I am having a hard time to find class, I was wondering if you could help me or let me know what option I have. As of now I am only enrolled in one class.…
Overall, Ferguson Jenkins was an amazing person on and off the field. In his successful career he faced a lot of racism, never was able to win World Series, played for a variety of professional teams, inducted into the Hall of Fame, and in the end, being respected as a black Canadian baseball player. To end this off, Ferguson Jenkins was one of the greatest baseball heroes to ever pitch on the…
He led his team to a couple of bowl games, but his impact on the football field was not the only thing that made him a legend. He was the first African American to ever play in the South Eastern Conference of NCAA football. He led the way for others that you know today, Cam Newton , Jordan Jefferson, and Jared Funk. There are many black quarterbacks drafted in this present age. This past year Cam Newton won the Heisman ,and led his to the BCS Nation Championship and won. There was also another black player on his team, but Holloway took all the criticism because he was the starting Quarterback. All of his coaches tried to shield him away from the media and criticism, but Holloway was very aware of what was going…
Joe Louis was one of the greatest African American boxers of all time. He was a hero in the eyes of all African Americans not just for his boxing success but for his representation toward the white population of black Americans. He was more then a hero he was an icon for all African Americans.…
For those of you who don't know Barry Sanders is a very successful running back. At the end of high school he played five games and that's it. "That success was too little, too late, to interest many college coaches, particularly given his size. (African American history)". His career didn't start off easy, only two colleges were interested in him. Luckily he did get into Okalhoma state and became one…
One of the NFL’s greats and future Hall of Famer Ray Lewis is an inspiration to people all over the world. The struggles and hardship he endured light a fire in him to strive for better even when the cards weren’t in his favor. His dedication made him into a strong and wise leader of a Super Bowl winning team. As a motivational speaker as well he helps people get confidence to make something of themselves no matter what. His story lets people know that even though times get rough if you fight and believe in yourself you can make your own legacy.…
Will Leitch says that Kaepernick was an avid Twitter user and would post videos of brutality, shootings, and incidents frequently. Kaepernick found that his silent protest was not reaching the audience he wanted it to, so he demanded attention from the entire nation by peacefully protesting in a symbolic way. During his protest, many citizens were upset, but it eventually received praise from other players and watchers.…
As you can see, Ray Lewis isn’t just a man; he also a beast. Ray Lewis is my hero because, he possesses my main qualities of a hero. He reminds me of myself in 7th grade at football practice when I was making the plays. He also has been told the same things that I have been told throughout my lifetime. “Hey, you're too small to play football, You're not good enough, You don’t have what it takes to become a superstar.” Ray Lewis proved everybody wrong who doubted him. Now look where he is, NFL Hall Of Fame. He didn’t get through making the wrong decisions, he made it there through God, Faith, and…
Jackie Robinson is an inspirational athlete. When he was in the college UCLA he received honors in all 4 sports, making him a sports legend. The young man was already gaining more fame, and more hate. Jackie responded to this hate well, by doing nearly nothing. He didn't fight back, instead, he soaked it all up, and stayed relatively shy. For example, Rickey, exploding: "Robinson, I'm looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back." Not only that, but he served in the then segregated US army. He spoke about how he was good enough to risk his life for the country but not good enough for baseball.…
Although he came from humble and troubled beginnings, Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy, became one of the greatest athletes of all time, and now gives back to the community through his motivational speeches. He was an intensely hard worker and a phenomenal athlete. He as overcome much adversity in his life to become the man he is today. Hershel Walker is an amazing man and also a hero.…
Taking a Stand in the NFL People, as well as the NFL, believe in different objectives for culture and the roles they play in society. How a sport is played is one-way culture influences the game. Whereas, how society acts during the National Anthem is another. Whether one stands, sits, or kneels during the National Anthem is their own right- as exemplified with Collin Kaepernick who has knelt for the National Anthem these last couple of years. This results in NFL teams straying away from picking him up out of free agency during the off season.…
Many people do not understand why NFL players are protesting and that could be why people are outraged towards their actions. Colin Kaepernick, the player who started…
To deny the existence of racism in America is cowardice. America needs to address racism in this country. Colin Kaepernick is doing just that. Kaepernick did what many hero’s do; risk everything while preserving and sticking with what he believed in, even if it resulted in him getting blackballed in the NFL. Colin Kaepernick is an example of a modern-day hero, through risking everything, starting the conversation, and not backing down.…
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick should respect the country and stand during the flag salute. Kaepernick has disgraced many people. Jaweed Kaleem, a news reporter for Los Angeles Times says, "Gold Star Moms and Green Berets have taken sides, saying the 28-year-old has either disgraced veterans or honored them" (Kaleem). We live in a very special country and Kaepernick should respect that. Even though he thinks he's experienced racism that doesn’t open the doors to him disrespecting the officers that are doing their jobs. People lose their lives fighting for this country and keeping the peace. He has insulted many people and started a bad trend. Kaepernick should stand and respect the country he lives…
Most people on twitter called Colin Kaepernick a racist thug, a circus clown, idiot, loser, a dog turd with a beanie, and he just a an overrated football player anyway. Other comments contain words like “Shocked the cop was acquitted, but also shocked at Kaps post. Both are disgusting. “ THIS IS WHY YOU DON'T HAVE A JOB! Good luck in the CFL.” “What an idiot, we'll see when he dial 911 who is going to help him” “You need to go away. Loser just leave our country since you are so oppressed. No one wants you on a American team. Traitor.” Comments like these it just a reminder why journal like “Ignoring the Past: Coverage of Slavery and Slave Patrols in Criminal Texts” justified why people are ignoring or so ignorant about their history and will…