The My Hero Project

In fact, my initial response was, "That's the real Brian Bird!" I know I've never met the man, but I have followed him and his work closely over the past few years. I have watched his interactions on social media, and I have heard a wide variety of stories from Hearties who have met him (Don't worry--I don't believe EVERYTHING I hear). I will never forget my first genuine interaction with him online. I wrote a review of When Calls the…

Question 1: Hughes’ poems (1902-1967) do not just reveal the pain and suffering of his people but they also illustrate racial pride and dignity. Discuss this statement with reference to any four of his selected poems. Primarily recognized as a prominent literary figure during the Harlem Renaissance period, James Mercer Langston Hughes firmly believes that poetry should be direct and comprehensible as the messages in it could be explicitly conveyed to the readers. He became the voice of the…

Edgar Allan Poe, Vincent Van Gogh, Galileo Galilei, and other breaking-the-social-norms thinkers were not recognized during their time on earth. A French man by the name of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was ridiculed for the majority of his adult life for his stance that evolution and religion can coexist with one another. Going over Teilhard’s basic beliefs, his view on Genesis, and how the world reacted with his ideas can provide a deeper understanding on his life and on the overall subject. The…

Thoughts about the Prom. Thoughts about school. Thoughts about the future. Thoughts about Sylvester and his unrelenting crush on Theodore. Too many thoughts that clung to his mind, and all Lewis wanted to do was rip his hair out. "You with me, Lewis?" Lewis tried out a few blinks before realizing Sylvester was staring at him with concern. With his eyes closed and a lazy smile on his face, Lewis gave a soft hum and nod. Double reassurance never failed. Whether Sylvester believed him or not, Lewis…

Pete Seeger was an American folk music singer who completely popularized the genre at the time. He was also considered a cultural hero by many through his social activist work and dedication to the antiwar and civil rights struggles across America, inspiring a number of musicians such as Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. He was a very successful artist through many decades, including his time with the Weavers in the late 40s, all the way through the 50s, and then was blacklisted by the government…

“If you have a dream, don’t let anyone take it away and always believe that the impossible is always the possible.” Those are words said by Selena Quintanilla, a famous Tejano, Mexican singer. It is crazy how a few strong words could be remembered for so long and perhaps even change history. According to Biography.com Selena Quintanilla was daughter of Marcella and Abraham Quintanilla who was a musician when Selena was young. Selena the was youngest sister of two; a brother named Abraham…

Island was close enough to a utopia, but wasn't completely perfect. 10) v. Vacillate- To waiver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. Each time we went to watch a movie she would vacillate before decision which movie to watch. Due to my lack of presentation for the test, I would often vacillate which was the correct answer. In a debate you have to have a clear position and avoid to vacillate which will make your claim confusing. Lesson 34 V. Validate-…

Steven Spielberg is known as a well accredited award winning Director, screenwriter and producer. He is known for major motion films such as “Jaws” “The Color Purple” and “Schindlers List”. Making a career out in the media business isn’t the easiest to do. Many people even go to college and major in film, journalism, etc. and never get their big break to share their work on big screens or in magazines or even publish a book. Yet Steven did amazingly well. Spielberg was born December 18th, 1946…

by both culture and structural changes. This included the building of new ballparks; the emergence of sports pages in daily urban newspapers; and the extreme popularity of radio broadcasts focused on the great American pastime and the great American hero, Babe Ruth. Undoubtedly the most popular athlete in the league, his legendary high style and home run hitting skills fascinated a…

I am not a superhero and neither are you, but we as sentient human beings have the (super) power to always seek out the best in ourselves and others. It is our natural attraction towards self-actualization that influences the many decisions, experiences, and encounters we will have in our daily life. A major factor in this entire journey is our personality. Personality refers to our characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting that makes us distinct and unique. Superheroes are…