Harriet E. Wilson

The word father ideally has many definitions that come from both the dictionary and people in general. Just like any other parent or family member every person has a different opinion of what this word truly means from their own perspective based on their life experiences. However, the definition of a good father has is generally something everyone can agree on. In simple terms the “good father” is the foundation for family, one who originates, guards, and provides. The leader, source of…

Harriet Tubman was one of America’s very first civil rights activists, escorting 300 of the estimated 60,000 slaves that escaped the iron grips of slavery. These missions made her one of America’s most iconic heroes. In her time period, this was a title unheard of for women and blacks, making this an achievement especially astounding for Tubman. The influence she built through many efforts in the fields of equality dissipated through America and contributed to a fight that paved the way for the…

passion to reach for the stars to change the world.’’ When it comes to heroes, Harriet Tubman and Cesar Chavez are both great people to think about. Harriet Tubman saved the slaves, including herself, from captivity. Also, Cesar Chavez fasted as a protest for the farm workers who were dying from not getting enough money to live on. The story of Harriet and the underground railroad followed by the north star was about how Harriet saved slaves from suffering. The story of Cesar was about how he…

Harriet Tubman Biography Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary Heroine who freed many slaves by taking them to Canada. She was one of the most well know conductors in the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a series of stations that consisted of people who were against slavery, abolitionists. These people gave the escaped slaves food and hospitality. Some of the most famous station masters were William Still and Thomas Garrett. Being a station master was extremely dangerous because…

little intelligence of geography. Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and drove hundreds of enslaved people to freedom utilizing the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman was born Araminta “Minty” Ross in late February or early March of 1822. She was born on the plantation of Anthony Thompson in the district of Dorchester County, Maryland. Tubman indicated in later years that she was born in Cambridge (Humez 12). She was the fifth of nine children born to Ben Ross and Harriet “Rit” Green. Both of…

American Dream Adam wrote that the, “American Dream of a better, richer, and happier life for all of our citizens of every rank which is the greatest contribution we have as yet made to the thought and welfare of the world” (American). Many people come to America with a vision in mind that will further and brighten their future. The American dream has been prevalent in America since the day it was founded. A dream can be found everywhere, in love this every person, no matter who they are or…

Though Harriet Tubman faced several obstacles and challenges throughout her life, she never gave up to fulfill her desires. Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary heroine. Several attributes allowed Harriet to become the heroine she was and still is today. First of all, Harriet Tubman was an exceptionally brave woman. Additionally, her cleverness allowed her to become a heroine. Lastly, Harriet achieved her ambitions due to her determination. Without Harriet 's bravery, she might have never…

Samuel Zemurray and Madame C.J. Walker were viewed from many for achieving the American Dream, the two embodied the quintessential American success stories of a Russian immigrant and daughter of a former slave. Zemurray and Walker, while they had completely different racial backgrounds, the two ultimately were more similar than not, and battled many of the same hardships. In a time of white privilege, many disadvantages emerged for an immigrant and African American women, the odds were strongly…

Beloved is a novel written by Toni Morrison and was published in 1987. The novel is set after the American Civil War (1861–1865), and it is inspired by the story of Margaret Garner, an African-American slave, who was able to escape from slavery by fleeing to a free state from Kentucky. In the novel too, the protagonist is a female by the name of Sethe, who escapes from slavery by fleeing to a free state which is Cincinnati, Ohio. In the novel, the author seeks to explore the impact of slavery on…

Alicia Appleman-Jurman Holocaust Survivor Inspirational, hero, and amazing are three words that can be used to describe Alicia Appleman-Jurman. Many people know that Alicia Appleman-Jurman was a holocaust survivor, but she was so much more. As a well known holocaust survivor, Alicia Appleman-Jurman, helped save many Russian and Jewish people evade from capture and torture. She left a legacy as a symbol for what people can accomplish from just the goodness of their heart. The origin of…