Charles Perkins Hall Of Fame

Are there heroes in today’s society? No one thinks of themselves as a hero, but it does not take any special skills to be a hero because anyone can be a hero. The characteristics of a hero only show up when there is a time of need such as a major catastrophe or minor incidents that happen on a daily basis. During the twenty-first century there have been quite a few major catastrophes. The major catastrophes include the 9/11 attacks, two major hurricanes (Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy), and the Boston marathon bombing. There are also several different major and minor characteristics that a hero will show in times of need. For instance some major characteristics of a hero are perseverance/determination, bravery/courage, dedication/endurance, and selflessness/sacrifice. Some minor characteristics include humility, fearlessness, skill, strength, integrity, and intrepidity (Wanamaker, 2013). In the twenty-first century the 9/11 attacks is the first major catastrophe. During this major disaster there were quite a few individuals who helped to rescue people. There were heroes in each of the three crash sites that occurred on that very eventful day.

In 1965 a group of students from Sydney University formed a group, called Student Action for Aborigines, that’s purpose was to draw attention to the inequality between white and indigenous Australia based in New South Wales. It also hoped to decrease the social discrimination between white Australia and indigenous Australia as well as give support to aboriginals to withstand the discrimination they face daily.

Robinson also adds to his name by fighting for our country. Gomez mentions Robinson’s college career and she says, “In college, Jackie played many sports.” Robinson was often bribed to play on people’s team because he was talented in almost every sport. Jackie was very impressive in sports and should’ve gotten more recognition. Since he was black he couldn’t play in the major leagues, he had to play in the racially integrated teams. An article states, “ While awaiting results of hospital tests on the ankle he had injured in junior college, Robinson boarded an Army bus with a fellow officer's wife; although the Army had commissioned its own unsegregated bus line, the bus driver ordered Robinson to move to the back of the bus.Robinson refused. The driver backed down, but after reaching the end of the line, summoned the military police, who took Robinson into custody.” Since Robinson’s athleticism was impeccable Robinson was drafted into the Army. Even as he was risking his life for this country people still treated him with disrespect. The white men in the army treated a man, on their side of the war, like he meant nothing, like they could just push him around as if they were better than Jackie. Gomez, the author of Jackie’s biography stated in her book, “He became a second lieutenant.” This quote is

Born Jack Roosevelt Robinson on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He was the youngest of five children to Mallie and Jerry Robinson. Growing up he excelled in many sports such as baseball, basketball, track. tennis and football at John Muir High school or Muir Tech. After high school, he attended Pasadena Junior College. There he continued to play football, basketball, track, and baseball. After graduating from PJC he enrolled at UCLA in 1939 where he continued to play the same sports. He was later drafted into the

Charles Perkins was an Australian Aboriginal activist that contributed to the 1967 referendum “yes vote”. Charles was a key member of the freedom ride which was a bus tour that travelled around New south wales with activists that protested discrimination towards Aboriginal people in small towns in New South Wales. The freedom rides were also an important factor leading up towards the 1967 referendum that greatly impacted Australian society today. Firstly, Charles Perkins and the Freedom rides gained much attention from the media which with the awareness of the racism Aboriginal people suffered from, to white city people. Secondly the Freedom rides encouraged Aboriginal people to revolt against the mistreatment, gain the enthusiasm to no longer tolerate being referred as “second class” and to vote “yes” in the referendum. Thirdly the freedom rides led many young people in becoming active in the “yes campaign”.

Russ Jackson quickly became the dominant quarterback in 1960’s for the Ottawa Roughriders, taking the job of quarterback from the more experienced Ron Lancaster. Russ Jackson was very honored in his CFL career. He won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player award an outstanding three times (1963, 1966, and 1969 seasons). Jackson was also awarded with the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian Award (1959, 1963, 1966, 1969 seasons), four times. A CFL All-Star quarterback (1966, 1968, 1969 seasons), and a six-time Eastern Conference All-Star quarterback (1962, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1968,1969).

Pasadena Junior College was where Jackie continued to hone his craft and athletic abilities winning many honors such as the

What comes to mind when you think of the word “hero”? Some people would think of a fictional character such as Superman, a comic-book character who has great strength, and can fly. Others might think of a historical figure, such as Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States. While the aforementioned examples are not only noteworthy, but also well-liked for their courageous characteristics, there are many other qualities to being a hero.

“It’s a real honor to go in the Philadelphia Black Basketball Hall of Fame. I’m very blessed and I really appreciate them thinking that much of me to induct me into the hall of fame.”

The Freedom Rides was a campaign, lead by Aboriginal student Charles Perkins, that highlighted and brought international attention to the racism, poor state of Aboriginal health, education and housing in western and coastal New South Wales towns. The campaign consisted of a group formed at the University of Sydney called the Student Action for Aborigines (SAFA), who travelled around NSW towns protesting the rights for Aboriginal people, aiming to decrease the socially discriminatory barriers existing between the Aboriginal and ‘white’ community. They were witness to violence and serious discrimination as they protested and picketed at community segregation areas such as pools, parks and pub. By the conclusion of the campaign, Charles Perkins

Heroes are prevalent in everyone’s life. Whether someone’s hero is a living person or a fabled character from a movie, everybody has come into contact with some sort of hero. In fact, the concept of heroes has existed for hundreds of years, dating all the way back to Ancient Greece. Over time, heroes have drastically changed. As society has evolved, our heroes have evolved with it. Their goals and motivations have changed to coincide with the views of modern society. Modern day heroes have less selfish motives, better qualities, and are portrayed differently than ancient heroes.

There are many heroes, but there are those who sit back and question what or who makes a hero in today’s society. It has never been a set standard for heroes. In this modern world, there are many types of heroes. In today’s media, there is a contrast between million dollar sports figures, glorified celebrities, and the normal people we call heroes. Some heroes receive no recognition and others receive hero status with ease. However, it has yet to be determined whether our meaning of heroes has changed due to this influence. We have known about the

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself” (Campbell 1). When we think of heroes most of us think of movie stars or professional athletes, but it’s not always about your popularity or talent it can also be about how you help society. What I think make a great hero is someone who is able to overcome his or her obstacles in life, is highly motivated, and has plenty of bravery.

When you hear the word hero, you might think of a fictional hero such as Superman, Batman, or the Hulk; the list goes on and on. To many, heroes are thought of as fictional and fake characters who have the ability to fly or lift super heavy objects without straining a muscle. But, if you think for a second, you may come to a realization that not all heroes share that super-power quality. Non - fiction heroes save a person, people or a whole community without super-powers. Some non- fiction heroes that have heroic qualities are Saint Mother Teresa, Malala Yousafzai, and the men and women of our armed forces.

What does make a hero a hero? Is it there looks? Alternatively, maybe is it their personality? However, the question is what are those essential qualities that make one a hero? Different people require different heroes to look up to or try to emulate. However, whoever it may be, they all possess certain qualities. My hero is my mother, for the reason that she is selfless, compassion, and courage. That kind of selflessness can often be premeditated, since concentrating on others' needs often winds up helping one accomplish one’s own goals. However, a heroic leader does so without any anticipation of a return. The display and concern show the care one has for others. This can often apparent itself in strong but gentle actions planned to increase the lives of others. Courage and bravery come to mind first when we think of heroism. However, it is difficult to achieve anything truly heroic unless one is up against overwhelming chances. As Nelson Mandela put it, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." These minor acts of heroism rarely attract any notice. A true hero is always sympathetic, benevolent and shows a great deal of compassion and sympathy to those poorly or in agony. He or she keeps away judgements; that are oriented to the self and embraces an attitude that serves others.