But, she is strong, she perseveres through whatever life throws at her. That is why I resonate with her, not because of specific actions, but because at the end of the day she is going to find a way to succeed. Whether…
Oveta Culp Hobby- extra credit I attended the event on Oveta Culp Hobby. Oveta was a native texan who humbly paved a way for women in law as well as the army. She was born in killeen, in 1905 which is part of what make her so remarkable. In her time women had very limited to no rights, but she, from a young age was set firmly in her ways and unwaveringly stood for what she believed in.…
She was able to examine two groups which she was a part of. These groups were case study of the Boston based Bread and Roses collective. By doing this she was able to reveal the difference between black women and white, learning that Black sisters of the women movement felt processioned. This would not allow them to feel equal with white women. This led to join the black panther movement embracing that, black in fact was beautiful.…
49. Louis had difficulty readjusting to life in the states. Due to his Olympic fame, and the P.O.W. story, he was hounded by reporters. He struggled with memories of the Bird and the war which would affect him later on. 50.…
Acting Minds Hillary Clinton, Amelia Earhart, Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks. This is just a short list of many great female figures in history. While each of them might have different beliefs and goals, each one of them have something in common. They all made the decision to act with their mind despite what the social norm may be.…
She made an association that still help thousand, if not millions of people to this day. Not only this, but she saved thousands of life just in the Civil War. She is the “Angel of the Battlefield.” “I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done.…
The entire Angela Davis lecture was phenomenal. She discussed so many topics and interacted with the audience, which turned the lecture into a fun experience and not only informative but also very entertaining to listen to and watch. I would grade the lecture with an A. I love how she related everything from the past to present because in reality not much has changed when it comes to racism and slavery and the challenges we face as not only African American but also being an African American woman. One of my favorite parts was how she ended the lecture with a question and answer portion and how many of the students were not afraid to ask very challenging questions and of course her response was just as in depth.…
These words were spoken at the Stonewall Riots in 1969 by a 17 girl named Sylvia Rivera. This riot would be the spark that started the LGBT rights movement in the United States, and this girl would be one of the people that kept the fire going. During this speech, I will discuss Sylvia Rivera’s accomplishments and what her impact on the world has been. I will go over her part in the Stonewall Riots, the organization she started after the riots, and the problems she faced along the way. Stonewall Riots: June 27, 1969 is said to be the turning point in history for the LGBT community because of the extraordinary event that took place.…
She held lectures and argued the rights women should be getting. Her speeches diligently focused on how both genders should be equal. No matter how much hate surrounded her and the backlash she faced, there was no way she was going to back down from her stance in the idea. Her activism increased the amount of people to notice and take ideas from her. The life of this individual shows how one idea and one person could result into an everlasting…
“Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life's light to be determined by the darkness around me. ”(“Sojourner Truth”)An activist and reformer, escaped slave Sojourner Truth worked unceasingly to contribute to the advancement of the abolitionist movement and equality for all. Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth, originally named Isabella Baumfree, faced many difficulties in her life.…
Sojourner Truth Isabella Van Wagenen (only later did she adopt the name Sojourner Truth) was a dutch speaking slave born in Ulster County, New York in 1797. As a child Truth was separated from her family, and sold into slavery. Truth fled to New York City with her baby after she endured physical and sexual abuse at the Dumont farm. There she fell into the cult “Prophet Matthias,” but through Truth’s pentecostal preachings she was introduced to abolitionists and women right’s groups. As an orator she spoke out about her experience as an African American, as a women, and as a slave.…
“13th”, a 2016 documentary, dives deep into details regarding prison systems in the United States. The documentary discusses the history of inequality as well. The title “13th” gets its name as reference to the thirteenth amendment. The thirteenth amendment states that it is unethical for one to become a slave; this documentary shows just how ironic it is that prisoners often times get treated as one. Though, some may disagree.…
I am interested in participating in leadership academy because I want to try new things and have new experiences. I want to be able to share my knowledge and learn from others knowledge and experiences. When I was younger I was not interested in meeting new people or doing new things, but about two years ago I realized this was a mistake. Ever since I have tried to make up for the time I lost not knowing how important these things are. Now I want to try new things and learn from others.…
She was a revolutionary; she risked her life numerous times in order to help other people escape. She wanted freedom and that’s what she achieved, she took her life into her own hands challenging the system of slavery. Due to her contributions during the era of slavery,…
I believe that while seemingly harmless, peaceful disobeying the law can be an extreme disaster. Reluctance to obey a law set by the government can cause a chain reaction to those around you. I do not believe or government here in America is perfect, nor do I ever expect it to be. But with that being said, we are extremely fortunate to live in America, land of the free and home of the brave. We have many possibilities and opportunities that so many countries around the world are not granted.…