Selena Quintanilla Do you know the queen of Tejano Music? (A Mexican-American inhabitant of southern Texas.) Selena Quintanilla was that person. She died March 31, 1995. She was a singer and much more.
Maria Tallchief had parts in some ballet routines specifically choreographed for her. Some including Firebird, the Nutcracker and Swan Lake (4). Maria Tallchief faced many challenges in her life, from her childhood to becoming famous and her death in 2013 (1,2,3,4,5). Maria Tallchief was a famous Native American ballet dancer (opinion). Maria Tallchief became famous through hard work (opinion).
The allure of ruling a grand and supreme country is something one can not evade; Russia is at the top of the list when it comes to that grandeur. Russia had begun to rise to a higher status as years had gone by, but none seemed to propel it forward as intensely as when it had been reined over by Catherine the Great. This powerful and immensely fascinating ruler had brought Russia forward intellectually, powerfully and with a sense of grace. Though with ruling such a grand country there can be negative consequence and outcomes, Catherine was an accidental Empress to the Russian throne. She was born Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst in 1729 a daughter of a German prince, her education was nothing of the highest matter but she knew how to please people which would come in great value in later years.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez , also known as “Selena” was a famous Mexican-American singer, songwriter, model, actress and fashion designer. Selena was born on April 16th, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena started music with her siblings at age 10. They had a band, called Selena Y Los Dinos. Selena Y Los Dinos started debuting their music at weddings, small parties and clubs. .
Selena Quintanilla’s Legacy and Impact On Texans Selena Quintanilla was not only the sweetheart of Tejano music, but she was a sweetheart that everyone would always remember. She spread her spirit, love, and humbleness, not only through her music, but through her fans that she adored. Though her life was cheerful and vibrant, her death did not keep the people down, but allowed them to rise and celebrate her life as if she never passed. Selena Quintanilla not only left with a continuous impact on Tejano music, but she left her imprint in each and every heart of her fans in Texas, far and near.
Introduction: Pre-Rule: Catherine was born Sophia Augusta Fredericka in Stettin, Prussia at 2:30AM on April 21, 1729 to Prince Christian Augustus and Johanna. While growing up, she was educated in French, etiquette, and the Lutheran religion. She loved learning and reading, which exposed her to the Enlightenment. Its principles would become a core part of her beliefs until her death. She would later attempt to incorporate these principles into the Russian governmental system with both successes and failures.
Saint paper: Our lady of Guadalupe The Virgin of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico. On December 9, 1531, the Lady of Guadalupe appeared to an Aztec Indian whom had just converted to the Catholic Faith, his name is Juan Diego. Mary asked Juan Diego to tell the Bishop to build a church in the location she needed it to be built. Juan Diego carried the news to the Bishop, but the Bishop wanted proof that the message he was brought was directly from the Lady of Guadalupe herself. Juan Diego went back and told her what the Bishop had asked for.
n the memoir,”The Myth of Latin Women: I just Met a Girl Named Maria” by Judith Ortiz Cofer the author asserts that latina women are being stereotyped as early matured and very attractive women who have hardworking (low) jobs. Cofer’s purpose is to finally have people not judge latina women based on the media, stereotypes and myths in order to appreciate others based on their actions and accomplishment but not on how they look like and who they might be. She establishes a informational tone in order to reach everyone in the United States. Cofer uses both Ethos by listing information on all her accomplishments and education and the article based on her own experience and Pathos by explaining how many times she has been humiliated in public based on how she looked like, which affects the audience by making them feel bad and rethink their choices on stereotypes.
In 1900, Constance married Count Casimir Markievicz, and gained the title Countess. In 1906, the Countess and her husband rented out a cottage,
The legend of the Virgen de Guadalupe has become a common symbol of hope to many incoming immigrants of Latin American countries. Due to U.S. governmental and economic interventions in Latin American countries, it has caused many people to migrate as refuges and flee unstable environments. These mass migrations have been followed by torturous trails and stories that many times end in death or abuse, however, other times it has allowed refugees to move away and live stable lives in the U.S. However, once in the U.S., these immigrants are faced with discriminatory policy based on false accusations that makes their lives unsafe and unprotected. Therefore, Latinx religious faith becomes a strong component of community for these groups.
Catherine the Great, also known as Catherine II, was an empress of Russia from 1762-1796. She was born on May 2, 1729, in Stettin, Prussia which later became Szczecin, Poland. She was the longest-ruling leader of Russia revitalizing the nation increasing its size and strength making it on of the great European powers. Catherine the Great’s royal roots were as a German princess. Her birth name was Sophie Friederike Auguste.
One son named Prince Ernst of Hohenberg and the other named Maximilian, Duke of Hohenberg. Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie’s anniversary was June 28. On the same day Franz Ferdinand had to go to Serbia to inspect the Austro-Hungarian troops. Since he would be gone on their anniversary, the Archduke decided to bring his wife Duchess Sophie with him on the trip. There was some hesitation on whether or not to bring his wife because she
Presenting Information Empress Elisabeth of Austria (often referred to as Sisi) is s a 60 year old female of Caucasian race and Bavarian nationality. She is the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph, therefore making her the empress of Austria. She is wealthy and extremely socially relevant, holding one of the highest positions of power as Empress and Queen. Her sexuality is assumed to be heterosexual due to her having a few affairs with men as well as having married a man.
History is said to be written by the victors, but Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia did not wait for History to make its decision, nor did she wait for it to write for her; rather, she took matters into her own hands and literally wrote down her own history herself in the form of memoirs. According to the preface of The Memoirs of Catherine the Great, translators Mark Cruse and Hilde Hoogenboom comment that Catherine’s memoirs “have been judged both infamous and marginal” and majorly read for “details about her sex life and court gossip” (ix). This is most likely because autobiographical writing have the tendency to be biased towards the writer. While Catherine may have been selective about the portrayal of her life, she leaves room for interpretation. There is more to be said about Catherine by reading in-between the lines rather than her words themselves.
Catherine the Great was known for her impressive accomplishments as the empress of Russia. “Catherine was deeply motivated by a desire to make Russia better in the end than when she inherited it.” (Catherine the Great, 1:04-1:11) She expanded the Russian Empire through a series of wars and diplomatic efforts, increasing its size by a significant amount during her 34-year reign. “More than a hundred new towns were built; old ones were expanded and renovated.