Katharine Wright

majority of American to believe that if you are certain in an idea or scenario than nothing can hult it, which is a valuable concept. To believe in yourself can truly push people to new heights to do things never considered before. In the case of the Wright Brothers, their predecessors could not fathom the idea of man being able to fly, however Wilbur and Orville were certain they could find a way, and they did. If they were uncertain and doubted themselves then men would have never had a more…

the novel Black Boy, Richard Wright describes his childhood as well as the struggles he went through. His hunger is commonly mentioned, as it is a daily part of Wright’s life as he was growing up. Because of his socio economic situation, Wright and his family was often discriminated against, and they weren’t given as many opportunities for careers and education as people were. As a result, Wright was constantly hungry as he was growing up. In Grandma’s house, Wright was often forced to eat mash…

“High Hopes” by the iconic band Pink Floyd was released in 1994 and remains a huge fan favorite of many classic rock listeners. David Gilmour is the singer and song- writer for Pink Floyd and has had a very successful music career. Like most of Pink Floyd’s songs, the rhythm of “High Hopes” is very slow and calming but conveys some of life’s harsh truths. This powerful song illustrates society’s unrelenting quest to pursue the perfect life that God intended but hampered by the uncontrollable…

the trailer for a movie called Baby Driver. Suffice to say, I was underwhelmed despite an all-star cast such as Jamie Foxx, Jon Ham, and Kevin Spacey. Only a few weeks later did the Rotten Tomato score come out, and Baby Driver, directed by Edgar Wright reached an impossible score of 100%. Right then and there I decided to give Baby Driver a chance and I was not disappointed. Baby Driver follows the life of a young man named Baby (Ansel Elgort (?),) whose job is to drive getaway cars in bank…

Richard Wright’s Native Son follows an African-American man named Bigger Thomas, whose world crumbled after he accidentally murders Mary Dalton, the daughter of his rich, White employers. Throughout the novel, Richard Wright continually brings up a certain detail: Mary’s head, freshly cut from her shoulders by Bigger Thomas. In fact, whenever an image of her head is shown through the narrator, Bigger Thomas feels only feels one thing: fear. True, he feels that throughout the novel, but just the…

An American aviator, who made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20th-21st, 1927. Although others pilots were able to do it, Lindbergh was the first one to do it nonstop. Lindbergh has campaigned against the American involvement in World War two, before Japan attacked Pearl harbour in 1941. He has served as an adviser in the aviation industry from the days of the wood and wire to the supersonic jets. Lindbergh was born on February 4th, 1902 in Detroit. He grew up on a…

There is always a first to something. Whether it be the first computer being invented or the first person to perform open heart surgery successfully, there will always be a first. Amelia Earhart was one of them; she accomplished many firsts during her life which helped her become who she was, an American Aviator, which also helped her transform into an iconic person. She was the first woman to fly solo in multiple different places, inspiring thousands of others to follow her footsteps. Along…

He is failing to see reality in one way or another . In the story he is invited to repeat his valedictory speech in which he said that " humility was the secret , indeed , the very essence of progress" (449) before the white leaders of the town. These men, however, humiliate the protagonist and some other black youths by forcing them to engage in a "battle royal," a blindfolded fist fight in which the last standing participant is victorious and tempting them to fight for counterfeit coins tossed…

what advances societies technology as a whole. The 1903 image of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s airplane flying 120 feet in 12 seconds is a snapshot of a major advancement in global technology, It captures the first airplane in flight. The image of the Wright brothers not only shows the excitement of their first flight and foreshadows positive movements in the transportation…

1899 through 1905, the wright brothers conducted a program of research and a serious of experimentations that led to the first airplane in December 1903. The airplane was able to fly for 12 seconds and spanned 120 feet. Two years later, they built and flew the first fully practical airplane. The Wright Brothers are credited to have the first successful flight. Even though their plane was catapulted straight to…