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    Medgar Evers Thesis

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    released. This particular movie is based on a book co-authored by Evers ' wife Myrile Evers. In 1969 a community pool in Seattle was named after Evers '. June of 1992 Jackson Mississippi erected a statue of Evers '. There is also a highway named in honor of Evers’ and an airport which is named in honor of he and his wife in Jackson MI. The United States Navy named a cargo ship in his honor, the USNS Medgar Evers ' (T-AKE-13). And in June of 2013 Alcorn State erected a statue of Evers…

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    This is shown in the story, A Worn Path. Phoenix Jackson is the main character and she is an old, black woman who resides in the countryside. She is on a journey to reach a town called Natchez, so that she can get her grandson medicine. But, along the way she is faced with obstacles. These obstacles do not stop her from where she is trying to go, because through all and all, love inspires bravery. Through the many obstacles that Phoenix Jackson faced, she never gave up her goal which was to get…

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    Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” tells the story of Phoenix fought many battles to show her love for her grandson. Phoenix was an elderly lady who was African American and was driven to complete her journey to get her grandson medicine. She sacrificed a lot during her journey to save her grandson because he was sick. Along her journey she encounters a hunter, scarecrow and a dog. The story “A Worn Path” emphasizes the determination and obstacles the grandmother overcame to save her grandson. Phoenix…

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    Eudora Welty

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    Despite her sense of independence, Welty kept a sense of humbleness and invited many to her house for a conversation. While she is known for her deep sense of empathy, Welty’s childhood was actually one of peace and civility. In her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, Welty was born on April 13, 1909 to Christian and Chestina Welty. She was the youngest of three children and the only girl. Although Eudora…

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    The Help by Kathryn Stockett takes place in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1960’s. At this point in history, people of European ancestry are still held to a higher degree than African Americans. This leads to most white families hiring colored maids, referred to as the Help, who have less opportunities and privileges than the people who hire them. Over the course of the novel, the reader takes the story from the point of view of three women: Aibileen Clark, an older black maid who was born and…

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    Phoenix Jackson, is the epitome of determination. She does not let anything, whether it is thing she can control (the route she takes) or the thing she can’t (her advanced and her memory loss) stop her from getting medicine for her grandson. This story shows you have no limits other than the ones you set for yourself. It also beautiful exemplifies that even though she couldn’t remember her grandson, that didn’t stop her from going to get him medicine. Characterization: Phoenix Jackson was very…

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    Michael Jackson Michael Jackson also known as the King of Pop has inspired lots of pop singers, from his crazy dance moves to his vocal songs. His talents of singing and dancing began to get noticed from his family as early as age three. His dad, Joe Jackson, saw potential in Michael Jackson and his 4 other brothers. Immediately, Joe Jackson formed the Jackson Five. The Jackson Five consisted of Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Randy Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and of course Michael…

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    Have you ever thought about the past? Well these 5 things are connected. Dalton Rapattoni, was born in Miley Cyrus’ hometown, which is close to Georgetown, Illinois. Miley Cyrus could know the History of Music and the History of makeup, because she sings and wears makeup. Dalton Rapattoni and Miley Cyrus are both singers. Georgetown is a city in Illinois (Jones). Illinois is the state west of Indiana (Jones). Georgetown was known for all timber, which attracted settlement (Jones).…

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    eighties, from the way they dressed, to the way they acted. “The King of Pop” Michael Jackson; was one of the most popular artists during this time, climbing his way to the top. Staring out in a family band to becoming the most popular pop artist of the time. During the sixties before Michael became the “King of Pop” he started out in his family band, “The Jackson Five”. The group was made up of his older brothers Tito, Jermaine, Jackie, and Marlon. Then at the age of only five Michael joined…

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    shoulders and the immense ego that fits perfectly with their volume. Surprisingly, he carries out his life in a discrete manner; his name is technically unknown to people, even old co-workers shrug when Jordan Hartman is mentioned; they recognize him as “Tito,” the name destined to him by the old band clique of his high school years. Although His physic makes him slightly fearful, Jordan possesses a silk-soft heart; his deep, raspy voice speaks concisely and confident, making his words hefty…

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