Mary Mahoney: The First African American Leader

There have been many African American leaders who have made a difference in the American society. Not only did they make a difference, but their attitudes towards building up the African American society, has even inspired others such as myself. We have African American leaders such as Martin Luther King, Malcom X, Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama. Each one of the leaders I have mentioned have all inspired me to want to make a difference and help others. This brings me to the African American leader who inspires me the most, which is Mary Eliza Mahoney. Many people may have never heard of Mary Eliza Mahoney, but she is just as important as any other leader in the African American society. Mary Mahoney made history by becoming the first African American nurse in 1879. This moment should have not only inspired me, but it should have also inspired other African Americans. By becoming the first African American nurse, Mary Mahoney proved to everyone that African Americans could do anything that their heart’s desires. Mahoney knew that becoming a nurse would be the hardest thing to do, but she chose not to give up. Mary Mahoney was not only known for becoming the first black professional nurse, but she was also known for being involved in fighting for women equal rights. She was also one of …show more content…
I have always been told that everyone in the world can’t be a leader. We have to have people in the world that are willing to follow and people that are setting the right examples. Mary Mahoney is a leader, she gave the African American society hope. She taught me one of the most important lessons in life, which is not to give up and to fight for what is right. These are the type of people we need in the world. I will be one of those people, I want to be able to encourage people just as Mary Mahoney. Not only will I become a nurse, but I will also be a leader and inspire people just as Mary