The President of the United States is the face of the government and the figure people turn to most to voice their concerns. The president doesn't do it all alone though. It's impossible to manage a country by yourself. For that reason, the president appoints a collection of people to lead the various departments. Do you know them all?
Kayla Montgomery is worth admiring because she is still chasing her dream while being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. MS blocks nerve signals which causes her legs to go numb while running in the races. Kayla is one of the fastest long distance runners in the country and is a freshman on an athletic scholarships at Nashville’s Lipscomb University. With her condition, she has no feeling whatsoever while running when her body temperature gets higher and higher. People feel as if that isn 't fair-
The Governmental Legend of the South “What the people want is very simple they want an America as good its promised. “Barbara’s parents were Arlyne and Benjamin she had two older sisters, Bernie and Rose Mary. Barbara was born on February 21, 1936.Barabra was a critized by her parents by not speaking correct English. They urged her to become a music director or a teacher, because they said that was only good for a black women at the time. Her sister did become a music teacher.
Author and Lecturer Deborah Gray White is a professor at Rutgers University who currently serves on the Board of Governors Professor of History and lectures over the Women’s and Gender Studies. She was also the co-director of “The Black Atlantic: Race, Nation and Gender” project at the Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis in the 90s (Web). White has authored numerous works throughout her educational career, and continues to do so, however, it is the extraordinary work she did on her Ph.D. dissertation that later turned into a much anticipated manuscript she is most known for. Ar 'n 't I a Woman? Female Slaves in the Plantation South gave the world insight into the considerable marginalized plight of the enslaved women of color in the
Susan B. Anthony (Susan Brownell Anthony) Susan B. Anthony was a prominent feminist author who started the movement of women’s suffrage and she was also the president of the National American Women Suffrage Association. Anthony was in favor of abolitionism as she was a fierce activist in the anti-slavery movement before the civil war. Susan Anthony was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts, and before becoming a famous feminist figure, she worked as a teacher. Anthony grew up in a Quaker family that made her spend her time working on social causes. And her father was an owner of a local cotton mill.
Although some people might argue that Shirley Chisholm does not demonstrate leadership qualities, a closer examination proves that the former congresswoman was a strong leader because of her independence, perseverance,and willingness to take risks. Shirley Chisholm is a great leader because she blazed a trail by being the first African American Congresswoman. For example, “Chisholm indulged her maverick nature in a spectacular gesture. She became the first black woman to run for president” (Morin pg1).This proves that she was the first black individual in her field to run for president so this makes her a trailblazer because all leaders should possess this for the reason that no leader can lead from behind.
Imagine if you had one of your limbs removed right when you were going to have your dream career. This is what Aimee Mullins and Bethany Hamilton had to go through. Even though Aimee Mullins and Bethany Hamilton handled their adversity in different ways, it is important to see that they also took things the same way but both were determined to pursue their goals in life. Similarly, both Aimee Mullins and Bethany Hamilton were determined to pursue their dreams.
Betty White is one of the most influential actresses of television history. Born as Betty Marion White on January 17, 1922 in Illinois, her family moved to Los Angeles, California during the Great Depression. She began her career by reading commercials for the radio in 1939 when she was seventeen years old. Betty White then started acting in television shows and movies. Since then, she has won several awards and continues to act.
S.C. First Black Women in the U.S. Government Do you know who Shirley Chisholm is? Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman to be in the United States Congress. Shirley Chisholm was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Shirley Chisholm had many great things happen in her life.
Draft: A Diverse Roster of History’s Most Influential Women #WomensHistoryMonth each March gives us a great time to reflect on some of the world’s most influential women. Below, we’ve highlighted some of those women who our staff feel have made a great impact and who inspire them today in the multicultural communications work they do. These amazing women with different nationalities, backgrounds, and pathways to leadership have devoted themselves to their communities thus changing the world.
Carly Fiorina is an American Republican politician who is a running candidate for presidency in the 2016 United States Presidential election. She was born on September 6, 1954 in Austin, Texas. Her father was involved in the government and he served as a Deputy U.S. Attorney General and a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Fiorina attended many schools including Channing School in London which she attended when she was younger, and five high schools, Charles E. Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina being the one she graduated from. She attended college at Stanford where she received a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and medieval history in 1976.
Many know Coretta Scott King to be the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.- one of the most influential civil rights activists ever. However, what most do not know is the story of his wife, Coretta Scott King, and her fight for all people, peace, and one whose bravery should be recognized for many more years to come. When speaking she said, “I am made to sound like an attachment to a vacuum cleaner,.... the wife of Martin, then the widow of Martin, all of which I was proud to be. But I was never just a wife, nor a widow.
Obama is one of the most influential people in the whole world and a role model to many, from military families to the lives of young women. Michelle Obama has a very big audience. After she became the American first Lady and after her husband 's election she choose a number of causes/Initiatives to help support. In 2010 she launched “Let’s Move”, to gather community
No, Hilary Clinton has never quit on anything in her life.” “And yes, she happens to be a woman.” Michelle Obama was sending a clear message to all the Americans that if we let Hilary’s opponent win, we are misguiding our children. In conclusion, Michelle Obama’s speech in New Hampshire made a huge impact on U.S. citizens.
“This is what my soul is telling me: be peaceful and love everyone.” -Malala Yousafzai. You know what? Malala is doing exactly that.
