Thousands of women have screamed at the top of their lungs, clawed at the patriarchy, and tirelessly fought for their rights as citizens of the United States of America. From the beginning of mankind, women have been labeled as inferior to men not only physically, but mentally and intellectually as well. Only in 1920 did women gain the right to voice their opinions in government elections while wealthy white men received the expected right since the creation of the United States. A pioneer in women’s suffrage, Susan B. Anthony publicly spoke out against this hypocrisy in a time when women were only seen as child bearers and household keepers. Using the United State’s very own Constitution and Declaration as ammunition, Anthony wrote countless
“It’s a long old road, but I know I,m gonna find the end,” that is one of Bessie Smith famous quotes. Bessie Smith is an American blues singer and is also known for “Empress of the Blues”. Bessie Smith was born April 15, 1894 and died on September 26, 1937. First I’m going to talk about her whole life. Then I’m going to talk about her career and what songs she did.
Throughout America's history, the design of our currency has been changed quite a few times for reasons such as, avoiding counterfeit threats or to instill and show our American pride. In 2020, the U.S. will be changing the face of the $10 bill to a woman's face. The year 2020 is significant because it is the 100th year anniversary of when women gained the right to vote. You could say there are many women that deserve this honor, but I believe that Lucy Stone should be the one featured on the bill because of her many contributions to the evolution of American democracy. Lucy Stone lived in a time when the only main figures in society were white, adult men.
Who was Ruby Bridges you may be wondering. Well today I will take you on a journey of what she went through when she went to an all-white school. She endured treacherous names and torture from her classmates. Even though she was called horrible names and even harassed she, still chose to go to school.
Cleopatra was the last pharaoh to rule Egypt, she ruled Egypt for nearly 22 years. Cleopatra was born in 69BC and died in 30BC, Cleopatra was last of the Ptolemaic dynasty which was a Macedonian Greek family. She ruled Alexandria with her brother that she also married until he sent her away, Cleopatra’s brother killed one of Rome’s generals and Julius Caesar was not happy and he threatened to take possession of Egypt but instead he restored Cleopatra to the throne. Cleopatra commanded armies at the age of 21 and spoke many different languages. Her first years where a bit of a struggle, there was a drought and famine because of the failure of the Nile to flood.
Sometimes the thing we need is right in front of us but we can 't see it. Like when you frantic to find your tie but it’s in you closet or when you can’t find your phone and it’s in your hand. Well maybe something the word needs is right in front of us. The cure for cancer, could it just be a medicine we already have?
ISABEL ALLENDE’S SPEECH • 21 books translated into 35 different lenguages. • 70 millions of copies sold. • More than 60 awards around the world. Yes partners, she’s
Hello everyone! If you don’t know me, I am Emily Dickey and I have been a varsity member of the Pembroke Hill debate squad for two years. I compete in Policy Debate and International Extemporaneous Speaking. I am looking to become your Vice President for next year in order to make debate a better, more successful activity and team next year. Debate is my favorite activity that I am a part of here at school.
Introduction Putting my defenses up, cause I don’t wanna fall in love. If I ever did that, I think I’d have a heart attack. Huh, those lyrics sound so familiar, maybe we could figure it out from the information I have about a famous singer. But, have you ever wondered what kind of a life a famous singer had and has now? Now you’re probably thinking, who’s this mysterious singer you’re talking about?
1. Attention getter : o He once said : “ Somehow I can’t believe there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Constancy and the greatest of these is Confidence. When you believe a thing, believe it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.”
The big day has finally arrived for singer Ashlee Simpson and her husband, The Hunger Games actor, Evan Ross. Last night the couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter whose name has yet to be revealed though of the name Ross promises “Yeah, it’s unique. You guys will figure out the story behind it once we tell the name.” The two married in late August of last year and have since been in marital bliss, according to Ross. It was revealed to E!
Carrie Chapman Catt, an effective advocate for women 's rights, utilizes Ethos and Logos effective to craft a persuasive argument for the suffrage of women. In Catt’s speech “Address to Congress on Women’s Rights,” she utilizes Logos to gain support for women’s rights. She creates a compelling argument through her concession, repetition, and historical facts to back up what she says. Catt uses concession effectively in her well planned speech. This is evidenced in the line “Gentlemen, we hereby petition you, our only designated representatives, to ...(fight for women’s suffrage)... and to use your influence to secure its ratification in your own state, in order that the women of our nation may be endowed with political freedom before the next
Immediately following the release of “Call me Caitlyn”, in the June issue of Vanity Fair magazine, a media craze followed. The public interest in the transition of Bruce Jenner to a transgender known as Caitlyn became the topic of every article, every commentator, and created an internet frenzy. Most people agree that her coming out has created a spotlight on transgender issues, and will undoubtedly help people who are struggling with these problems, but Jenner’s meticulous media presentation does not represent the experience that most trangendered people endure. Janet Mock, a writer, activist, MSNBC host, and transgender wrote, “To make any trans person a symbol for an entire community is an unfair task. No one can speak about the varying
Imagine entering your local food store and seeing that items most people eat everyday have been discontinued. Items such as coffee, apples, cucumbers and honey are no longer available to consumers. This may not be possible in our generation, but one day it could very well happen. My name is Matt Shaw from the Millsap FFA, and I am here today to talk to you about a major issue that is facing agriculture, the honeybee population.
“The truth is, I’ve never fooled anyone. I’ve let them fool themselves, because they didn't bother to find out who I really or what i really was.” Quoted by famous singer,dancer, actress, and model Marilyn Monroe. Born as Norma Jeane Mortenson, she had a very rough childhood. Her mother almost smothered her to death at two, at age six she was nearly raped going in and out of foster homes, because her mother was hospitalized with paranoid schizophrenic.
