Ada Supiel lived an amazing life. She faced many injustices and adversity, but in the end, she persevered through those to live an amazing life. The book tells us of many of the bad things to Ada and people like her. We are told that Ada and her family had to move from their Tulsa community to Chickasha because of racial violence.…
Oprah Winfrey’s been called “Queen of Daytime TV”, and is an author, magazine publisher, actor, producer, and philanthropist. However,Oprah came from about as humble a background as is possible. She came from a broken home, and was raised by her grandmother in poverty. She had some brushes with the law and even had a son at 14 years old. Despite these overwhelming obstacles, she did not let her past define her.…
Patti Smith, is mainly known for being an American singer, songwriter, poet, and visual artist, some people even call her the godmother of punk. She is not only an artist but also a longtime activist, where her writings and words were inspiring and revolutionary. He lyrics showed the relationship between rock music and political lyrics, which focused on change that wasn’t very accepted. Her songs were motivation by a sense of injustice and explored ideas that were absent from a lot of music being made during the late 70’s. She is still a long activist where she performs regularly at antiwar rallies and political benefits.…
Here’s the story of how Oprah Winfrey about how Winfrey became who she is today. Oprah was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Vernita Lee…
Have you ever wondered how the BBC faithfully recreates elaborate 19th Century table settings with such precision on TV shows like Queen Victoria and Doughton Abbey? Look no further than Isabella Beeton and her eponymously titled "Mrs. Beeton's Guide to Household Management" (BOHM) her encyclopedic tome dedicated to managing a Victorian household. She was the reigning Domestic Diva of her day. Food historians compare her to a 19th Century Martha Stewart.…
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born to Vernita Lee and Vernon Lee on an isolated farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954 (Lutz). Winfrey's unmarried parents separated soon after she was born and left her in the care of her maternal grandmother, who lived on a farm (Annette and Dehanke). As a child, Winfrey entertained herself by play-acting in front of an audience of farm animals. Under the strict guidance of her grandmother, she learned to read at two and a half years old, and she still recalls the positive reception she received when she recited Bible verses at her grandmother’s church. By the time she was six, she was shuttled back and forth from her grandmother to her mother, then to her father(Winfrey).…
In English class, we have read many stories about people with admiral traits. For example, Lincoln was incredibly honest, Kennedy was extraordinarily brave, and Margaret Bourke-White was able to have a sense of humor in difficult times. Although these three people possessed equally important traits, however, others throughout history who have also expressed their fine characteristics and inspired others. Three different people with three different traits have spoken out to me. Those people are Jesus, Walt Disney, and Princess Diana.…
Maya Angelou was a genuine author and creative entertainer who transformed the landscape of both the literary, constitutional, and cultural world, whose legacy will evermore resonate with individuals around the world from all nations. Also, Oprah Winfrey has survived the American Dream, defeating hardship and diversity to grow to be one of the greatest mass media persons in the world. Oprah Winfrey was not as fortune as some in her early life however, she was steered towards schooling and having confidence in herself and she has also used her profession to motivate others to stay on an optimistic path in life. Therefore, the African America culture is strong due to the fact that the culture has had a pervasive, transformative impact on numerous elements of mainstream in the culture. Among some of the elements that transformed the African America culture are language, music, dance, religion, cuisine, sports and…
Oprah Winfrey is labeled by CNN to be "The Worlds Most Powerful Woman," and by TIME, "One of the Most Influential People." Oprah has used the free enterprise system to her advantage, which has helped her create influential, successful, entertaining and inspiring impacts on peoples lives. By using her powerful voice and message, as well as all her products, she has helped so many people mentally, emotionally, and physically. She listed as the top ten entrepreneurs in the world today.…
Born on January 29th, 1954, Oprah Winfrey continues to reign as one of America’s most influential women. I chose her because I have personally seen her show more than once and it has always motivated me, gave me hope, and even given me some laughs. Though she is one of the richest people around, she is also a well-known philanthropist. She always gives money back to the community and donates a lot…
Today I and my partners we are going to talk about a famous writer. She is different from any writer, so we will tell you the short story about “Helen Adams Keller.” How is she ? , How many language she learn? when did her life change and start to write?…
Malini Saba is known for being one of the worlds most successful investors and one of its most generous philanthropists. In a recent article appearing on the Huffinton Post, Saba was profiled for her success in the business world but also her work with charitable organizations all over the world. The article focused primarily on her work as Chairman of Saban, a major international conglomerate which has holdings in severla countries including the United States, China, Autralia and India. Born in South Asia, she is passionate about he work both in the boardroom and in the charity world. She founded Stree: Global Investments in Women in 2001.…
Mentioning the phrase “one of the greatest actresses of all time” will surely bring up Audrey Hepburn. The name also brings forth the thought of success and that is exactly what she was. Success is not born; it is not something that is passed down from one generation to the next. Success is made from perseverance and the passion to accomplish a goal. Audrey Hepburn’s life was a rollercoaster of ups and downs and during the drops she was persistent and was able to climb to success.…
We all face obstacles throughout our lives, but it is up to us how we handle them. There are many of our favorite celebrities who have been through a bumpy road to get to where they are at today. One person in particular is Orpah Gail Winfrey, who today, we know as Oprah. She did not become a successful billionaire businesswoman overnight. There were some mountains she had to climb in order to get to where she is today, especially being an African American woman born in the south during the 1950s.…
The United States has a free enterprise system which allows businesses to conduct their affairs freely without interference from the government. Throughout the years many people have used this opportunity to create successful businesses, one of these people being Oprah Winfrey. The free enterprise system was necessary in order for Oprah Winfrey to create one of the most influential and powerful media empires in history. Born to an unwed teenage mother in the rural town of Kosciusko, Mississippi on January 29, 1954 the odds were already stacked against her. Originally Oprah lived with her grandmother, however when she was six-years-old her grandmother fell ill…