Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (Spanish: [seˈlena kintaˈniʎa ˈpereθ] or [seˈlena kintaˈniʝa ˈperes]; April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known by the mononym Selena, was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, actress, and fashion designer. Called the Queen of Tejano music, her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican American entertainers of the late 20th century. Billboard magazine named her the "top Latin artist of the '90s", the "best selling Latin artist of the decade". She is often called the "Mexican American equivalent" of Madonna for her clothing choices, by media outlets.[a] She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all-time and is credited for catapulting a music genre into mainstream…
A little girl with long blonde hair was clasping a rose in her hand when a construction crew found her. They weren't looking for the child, but accidentally stumbled across her. Who she was became a mystery after her body was discovered inside a coffin, peering through the glass window, buried deeply beneath a home's garage in San Francisco, California, according to SFGATE. The girl wearing a white dress on her preserved body, was believed to be in the ground for 145 years.…
Known as the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla-Perez allowed music to lead her into becoming one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Starting out as a very young girl, she flourished rapidly in the music industry. With albums receiving gold record status, Tejano awards of all sorts, the Grammy, etc., her thrill-filled career was unfortunately cut short when the president of her own fan club killed her. Her physical absence is felt, but Selena Quintanilla’s music still lives today. Selena Quintanilla was born April 16th, 1971 to her parents, Abraham and Marcella Quintanilla.…
The shelves White House Library are filled with volumes and novels ranging from historical novels to in-depth biographies. The question arises, however, of how such a vast collection of literature came to be. The existence 0of this library can be attributed to Abigail Powers Fillmore, First Lady of the United States from 1850 to 1853. Through her passion for knowledge, Fillmore became a quiet but strong figure both in and out of the White House.…
My full name is Danielle DiCorcia. I am a member of a family of 4 people; mom (Ann), dad (Tom), and younger sister (Caitlin). My mom and dad are separated but both are civil and the family isn’t that my much different with the separation. One thing about my life that you should know is that I am an athlete. I play volleyball and I use to play basketball.…
Many cities in America boast places that hold mysterious poltergeists and haunted mausoleums, but none of them have more supernatural beings than New Orleans. From a ghostly prostitute to a queen of black magic to a roving rug-rat, New Orleans is filled to the brim with paranormal sightings and experiences. One example of local folklore is the life of Josie Arlington, who led a pretty messed up life. She was living off money that she got from prostituting herself, but she knew that she could not live like that forever.…
Myisha Collins is my wife who I married in August 1st 2015 I have known Myisha Collins approximately 10 years and met Feb 14th 2007 in Oakland, CA. Being the husband of Myisha Collins I am intimately aware of her habits and can speak with an extremely high degree of knowledge and confidence when I state she has no substance abuse problems with any form of drugs or Alcohol. She does not utilize any prescription drugs or marijuana. I can even state that she does not even smoke cigarettes.…
She’s actually the man, a girl has gone to shocking lengths to display her soccer talents while being deviously disguised as a boy. In a world class performance Viola Hastings has beaten the boys at their own game, as well as her previous boyfriend team by crashing to victory with a final goal that could only be described as aerial ballet in a game full of twists turns and excitement. Principal Horatio Gold said he couldn’t be prouder of his team’s performance against the opposition thugs who clearly have no respect for others, he said football is a passionate game which was clearly displayed by his team.…
Lady Wonder was conceived in 1924 that she was a psychic, considering every one of many that has been done. Claudia Fonda purchased Lady when she was simply a filly. At a youthful age Lady Wonder figured out how to spell her own particular name. Lady likewise hinted at being a psychic,because at whatever point Claudia would consider calling her,Lady would come jogging over. Although numerous individuals trusted it was a fabrication, Lady had the capacity to answer addresses accurately, tests demonstrated no scam, and Claudia Fonda didn't signal Lady Wonder.…
In my childhood my family and I grew up poor in Moravia, New York. I was born on January 2nd 1800. When I turned 15 my father started mentoring me in his cloth shop. I was taught that to earn to earn money you must work hard. My father, Nathaniel Fillmore and my mother Phoebe Fillmore loved me very much.…
As a member of the only poor white family in black ghettos, Antoinette suffers a lot under the poverty and prejudice. Not only black people beyond her family construct the threat, what’s more, her household also help building it. The main threat is produced by black people outside their household. From a slave owner’s daughter to a poor widow, Antoinette’s mother’s dramatic shift in identity creates chance for black people to tease Antoinette and step on her dignity: Spread rumors, poison her mother’s horse, even little girl can call her “white cockroach” (8) and take her belongings without limitations.…
Female Role Models Joan of Arc Joan of Arc was a low-class young French woman who disguised herself as a man when she heard the “voices” telling her to fight for France against the English at Orléans. There she received the name The Maid of Orléans. She was born in the early 1500s which was a time where there was an ongoing war, called the Hundred Years’ War, between France and England due to the result of trying to find the heir for the French throne. At the age of 18, she led the French army to victory but was later seized and burned on a stake in 1431 for witchery, heresy, dressing like a man and many other counts. Although Joan died a criminal, she was canonized for more than half a millennium after her death as a Roman Catholic Saint.…
The king was semi barbaric he could do what he wanted. He had a daughter that was wonder full and that had a lover that was handsome and brave. The love between the two was so strong that within a few months the king found out. The man was put in the kings arena where the people accused of a crime would choose their own fate. To the king putting people in the arena was fair because if they were not guilty they would chose the door with the lady, but if they were guilty they would choose the door with the tiger.…
Joan of Arc was a remarkable woman who had lived up to her legacy that had impacted many of those that believed in the Christian faith. Joan taught that with God and under his power that all things were possible. From her childhood, to her death, Joan lived a daring life that not many can say they've experienced. Joan was born in sometime in January of 1412 in Domremy, a small French village located in Lorraine. Her family were Christians that supported the Dauphin.…
Emma Willard was a vocal supporter of female education. Willard was born on February 23, 1787. She was raised by her father, who encouraged her to read and think for herself. At age 15, Willard was enrolled in her first school in her hometown of Berlin. Willard eventually took charge of the Academy for a term in 1806.…