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    O.S. Ozzie Williams was the first African American Aerospace Engineer. Being born in 1921, unfortunately his life was tough growing up as an African American on the way to higher education and success. Williams received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science at New York University. Ozzie Williams was the first to be hired by Republic Aviation, Inc. during World War II. This research paper will briefly explain the struggle Williams went through growing up, receiving his degrees, and being…

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    I Choice the TV shows America’s Got Talent and Chicago Fire because they are definitely not like each other. First of all, Chicago Fire is a show about the firefighters, rescue squad members and paramedics of Chicago firehouse 51. America’s Got Talent is a talent show that Auditions people from all across the country, to find performers and groups of all kinds. These two shows are on my list because first of all, I love America’s Got Talent because there is always something new that you will…

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    (Jackie Robinson) “ The father of Chinese Aviation( Rebecca Maksel). Melba Pattillo Beals face the first group of black people to go to the white people’s high school.”Littlerock high school” Feng Ru have faced his dream, but he don’t enough money to finish his dream. And Jackie Robinson was the first African American black baseball player, but everybody was like all hate him, just because he was a black baseball player. This shows that life changing was very very difficult. Jackie Robinson…

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    Jackie Robinson: [The Legend] Jackie Robinson was a famous baseball player who also the first African American Major League Baseball player. He received many honors as well as breaking the color barrier. Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding performance. Jackie Robinson was born January 31st 1919 In United States Cairo, Georgia Robinson's mother did various domestic jobs to earn a living, and as a boy Robinson helped by delivering newspapers and selling food…

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    friends Ben becomes noticeably stressed. This stress is portrayed throughout the movie using darker lighting in some of the more stressful scenes with Ben. We are then introduced too what seems to be his saviour Mrs. Robinson. After initially rejecting the sexual advances made by Mrs. Robinson, Ben succumbs to her and starts an affair. This affair relieves some stress which is shown…

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    The Fight for Hopping "It all started in Austria of 1940, my Jewish parents, the boat, then I was in America. That boat was my career's takeoff" I said. "Hey, are you an interior designer, because when I saw you the whole room became beautiful" Louis Meyer, movie mogul said. "No thanks, I'm going to an audition for a woman with abundant amounts of rage. Thanks for helping me get into character" I angrily stated to him. "Who do you even think you are Mr. Whatever your name is?" "I am Meyer,…

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    “Real success is not on the stage, but off the stage as a human being, and how you get along with your fellow man,” said Sammy Davis Jr. This quote summarizes his personal mission towards improving relationships among all Americans. Sammy Davis is best known for his singing, dancing, and acting. Still, his real impact on American culture was his ability to get along with all walks of life regardless of any situation. Sammy Davis Jr.’s life was influenced by his early life. His major…

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    Jackie Robinson: First Black Baseball All-Star Thesis statement -- Jackie Robinson’s childhood was tough, but he was very athletic. He was good at many different sports. I learned about his baseball success and the segregation he went through. He changed the lives of others and encouraged many other colored people to join the Major Leagues like he did. Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo Georgia. Early life for Jackie was tough, at 6 months old his dad left and never came…

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    Extended Writing Project - Halee Quinonez #24 Jackie Robinson from, If I never had it made faced a life changing experience by being the first black player in the major leagues. Melba pattillo beals from, Warriors don't cry made it so white and black kids could go to the same school. Feng ru from, The Father of Chinese Aviation became famous on the california coast for being an immigrant who made an airplane and airplane, then bring it to his homeland. All three people faced life changing…

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    Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, GA, January 31, 1919. His parents are Jerry and Mallie Robinson. Jackie is the youngest of five children. Jackie was raised by his mother in relative poverty. He went to a high school named “John Muir High School.” Once his high school days were over, he attended “Pasadena Junior College.” He played four sports: football, track, basketball, and baseball. He was an excellent athlete in each sport. According to biography.com, “He was named the region’s Most…

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