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.…
The Journey of Catalina de Erauso Erauso’s mysterious and twisted journey of gender identity crisis, deception, lies, addictions, and the death of a sibling, all began in the 1500s. Erauso was born to his/her father Captain Miguel de Erauso an officer in the Spanish army and mother Maria Perez Galarraga both happen to of been native residents of the Villa. Catalina was first sent to a convent upon age four as well as her two sisters. Due to the nature of Erauso’s temper her parents decided that she was not capable of an arranged marriage and ,instead, they decided that she would become a nun. Erauso lived up to his/her nature by deciding not to become a nun and escaping from the convent at age fifteen.…
Bettina Cuce Rodriguez, a kind person who volunteers in animal rescue, heard that a pit bull mix was chained outside a home near Virginia Beach in an agricultural community in terrible weather and without food or water. The poor dog was said to be approaching death, and the country animal control wasn't responding to reports of the circumstances. So, Rodriguez and 2 others saved the dog and were charged with dog larceny, a crime, after the dog was announced stolen on Jan. 11, 2015.…
During this nation’s most costly war, both sides, the Union and the Confederacy, took advantage of brave women willing to support their causes. These women participated in various courageous acts, and succeeded in altering the course of the Civil War. Sarah Emma Edmonds was one of about 400 women who succeeded in joining the Union or Confederate army. From her young life in Canada to her disguises and service in the Union Army, and even to her peaceful post-war life, Edmonds has illustrated a strong will in the world. Her early life was just the beginning of her story.…
Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971, Lake Jackson, TX. She was one of the most influential persons of the Latin music. Her charisma make people love her, she was a very important person for all the Latino community. Her career started when she was very young, for the people she became to be the “Mexican Madonna”, that name was give it to her because she used very sexys outfit that make her look so beautiful that people called her like that, she was definitely a very beautiful woman. She also grew speaking English.…
When the Hernan Cortez's crew arrived the native Americans welcomed them with a celebration stated in the letter from Hernan Cortez to Charles V "they came out of the city to greet me with many trumpets and drums, including many persons whom they regard as priests in their temples, dressed in traditional vestments and singing after their fashion, as they do in the temples. " the native Americans fed them, yet the amount of food the crew received, was not enough they gave the crew got a place where the could stay and company, yet they noticed when they arrived they noticed some of the roads were blocked, women and kids leaving the city. Hernan Cortez noticed something happening, Hernan C. and his crew decided to attack back, Hernan C. took the…
Joan Ganz Cooney was born on November 30, 1929, in Phoenix, Arizona. Joan Ganz Cooney created the first TV programming as a documentary producer for public television in 1962. Joan was classified in upper middle class category growing up. The opportunities Joan Ganz Cooney had growing up words cannot fathom. In the mid-1950s, she had the opportunity to move to New York City and she took it.…
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.…
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.…
“Assassination is the logic of those having no logic and fearing justice” - Mohammad Khatami. Selena Quintanilla-Perez, an amazing Mexican-American singer was at the height of her career, when her life was taken by Yolanda Saldivar. Selena’s assassination was unjustified, she was successful and Yolanda used that to her advantage, some might say that Yolanda killing Selena was an accident. Selena’s career was very successful and only getting better. “ Selena was only 15 when she won female entertainer of the year at the Tejano Music Awards” (Hetter).…
Arcenia Ellis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a child, she always remembered praying for her family and having dreams. She was a dreamer from a child but never could understand the meaning. Through discipleship and mentoring God revealed that these were one of the ways that he communicates. She learned about the word of God by crying out to God.…
A Work In Progress Bella Winter was born on March 3rd, 2001. She was born and lived her early life in a small town outside of San Francisco, California, called Pleasanton. Soon after, she moved to South Carolina, and finally Florida, where she currently resides. This is her journey so far.…
Sylvia Mendez Sylvia Mendez is a civil rights activist from the United States of Mexican and Puerto Rican parents. The Mendez family’s attempt to enroll Sylvia and her siblings at a “white-only” school led to the Californian desegregation case, Mendez v. Westminster. Sylvia Mendez is not related to actor, Anthony Mendez, on The CW’s hit show Jane, The Virgin. = =…
Have you ever wondered what instruments the Greeks had? Well, here is three questions you may ask. How much is the floyera like the flute today? How were the Karamouzis made? And, What is the Daouli?…
Jessica Perez Biography “I live with my mom, stepdad, older sister, older brother, and also my grandparents.” she begins. Jessica Perez is not the average student at Mission San Jose High school. Juggling both her life, education, and her family between the 24 hours that make up a day, she accomplishes what seems impossible.…