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Jesse Owens A Hero Essay

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What is a hero? Is a hero someone who stands up for what he or she believes in, or someone who is idolized for their superior courage and outstanding achievements? Or is a hero simply someone that makes a difference in the world. In order for a person to be a hero to me, they need to acquire all of these qualities. Jesse Owens, gold medalist at the 1936 Olympic games, is my African-American hero. Jesse Owens made a huge impact across the globe; he showed the world that diversity is okay, while making a difference for African-Americans everywhere. Jesse Owens did not start out a famous hero. Owens grew up the son of a sharecropper, and the grandson of a former slave with a dream. In 1928, Owens set school records in junior high for 6 ft. in

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