Her photographs almost allow the viewers to see into her gentle spirit. She was a special person to accurately document special times in history.…
In conclusion, Dolly Madison will be remembered for her courageous acts of changing history. She saved a George Washington portrait from becoming a pile of ashes with the White House. She helped with the American Revolution politically. She left behind an inspirational legacy. Dolly Payne Todd Madison will be remembered as our fourth, First Lady of the United…
Bessie coleman was a hero by doing something others could not do she was fearless…
Bessie Coleman is an important person because she was the first African and American to earn an international pilot’s license. She was a leading an example to the world’s of that woman of her color or any other color could accomplished. In 1995, the U.S. Postal Service issued a 32-cent stamp to honor her memory. In 2006 she was into the National Aviation Hall of…
Not only was she a famous actress, but she also had other accomplishments. Dorothy Dandridge stared in many phenomenal films. She was and still is, most known for being the first black actress to be nominated for an academy award. She had many struggles on the road to getting there, and sadly her life was taken at a very young age before she could do more. Her family life was rough but she got through, and thanks to her mom, got a magnificent career that took off.…
Throughout Annie’s lifetime, she made many great accomplishments, along with some bad accomplishments. Annie Tallent is remembered however you want to remember her. She is either an outstanding woman who made history for being the first woman to enter the Black Hills, or she can be the woman…
I choose to write this biography on Bessie Coleman because she fought for what she believed in and was very successful in achieving her goals that paved the way for other African Americans that wanted to become pilots to be able…
Provide specific details. I particularly picked Mae Jemison because she is a very influential women that has achieved many goals no matter the challenges she faced. Being a hispanic women I understand there will always be obstacles in my life, due to the fact that I am different and may be viewed as a minority. Jamison has inspired me that these obstacles can be terminated and I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Jemison is an incredible woman, and I have a lot of respect towards her. Not many people have the opportunity to go into space, be a chemical engineer, and obtain their medical doctorate. Wanting to be a doctor, Jamison story made realize that anything is possible and I can attain a medical doctorate too. Over all, I picked Jamison because her story is very encouraging and she has empowered…
Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most outspoken women to ever be in the White House. She is also one of the most remembered First Ladies, which is pretty hard to believe since she was an orphan as a child. Even though Eleanor has some hard times in her life, she succeed in becoming a big influence on many people.…
In conclusion, Eleanor Roosevelt helped with political and social issues about human rights and changed how the First Lady is viewed. Eleanor Roosevelt is, and will continue to be, one of my favorite people from American…
Freda Josephine McDonald better known as Josephine Baker. Not only was a magnificent entertainer, French spy, and Woman and African American civil rights activist. Mrs. Baker may be overlooked as just “one of those old school singers and dancers”. Most people would not even think that she was “a woman who was buried with military honors” (Biography.com, 2016). And to top it off, her endless contribution to bring peace towards the racist attacks thrown at her and others. Through acts of civil disobedience which I believe positively reforms a society until violence is acted upon further leading to negative impact. All throughout her successful career, in which she remained standing to impact our society in a way that should never be forgotten. Sounds like a story worth hearing.…
Dorothy Day was an advocate for social change to end poverty. She was very generous and strong to other members of society, and used her Catholic based social values to help people. It was inspiring to me that a good portion of her life was to voluntary poverty trying persuade others in society to detach from their material possessions and focus on people. Her story has caused me to wonder why more people today are not trying harder to end poverty. I understand that many people are but there are various trials to go through for people in poverty to get equal rights.…
The gift of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan to the world is to constantly remind us of the wonder of the world around us and how much we owe those who taught us what it mean, for there…
Maya Angelou has dedicated her life to end prejudices faced by many black females in the 20th century. As an author, poet, and entertainer, she is known best for her strong portrayal of African-American women. Some of her most outstanding work is the series of autobiographies that she wrote telling about her childhood. Her work has contributed immensely to Americans everywhere.…
“You don't have to be a "person of influence" to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me.” – Scott Adams. I believe that the one person that has the most influence in shaping my life is my grandmother. She has taught me how to be independent and courageous. Many people say that I am a lot like my grandmother because she and I both have very similar personalities and characteristics. By spending majority of my time with my grandmother, I have realized that she is very influential to my life.…