Danielle Williams Research Paper

I can honestly say that my favorite TV show right now is The Wendy Williams Show. I have been watching the Wendy Williams show since she first aired. The show did not immediately draw my attention until I noticed Wendy bringing in some very amazing celebrity guest appearances. That’s when I suddenly began to tune in more and more each day. The very sassy, glib fashionista herself simultaneously emerged with more exciting news from each new episode.

Heather Whitestone was born February 24, 1973 in Dothan, Alabama. She was the youngest daughter of Daphne and Bill Whitestone. Heather has two sisters, Melissa and Stacey. She was able to hear and speak until she became sick at eighteen months. Her family were unaware of her deafness. They found out that Heather was deaf during Christmas of 1974. Her mother happened to drop several pots and pans in the kitchen that scared the family members who heard the loud crash. But, Heather who was playing by the Christmas tree did not react at all to the loud commotion. Her mother took a spoon and a pot and banged them directly behind Heather’s back who still did not show any reaction to the noise.

It was a privilege to listen to Stephanie Garrison share her story and provide encouragement for our own lives. Personally, I found it very admirable how willing she was to share and be vulnerable. Anyways, Stephanie is currently in her 14th year at Southeastern and serves as the Assistant Athletic Director under Drew Watson. Beginning in the athletics department in January of 2014, as the Director of Operations. Before she joined the athletic department, she served as the Director of Event Services, Resident Director, Online learning coordinator and a variety of other departments at Southeastern. She is a two time graduate of Southeastern, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management and an MBA. Recently, she has taken on the responsibility of Director of Operations at the Balance Culture while still serving as

Angela Ciera Barnes was born on June 1, 1998, in Salisbury, MD to Sarah Baines and Angelo Barnes. On March 7, 2017 Angela passed away surrounded by loved ones and friends.

Becoming a licensed practical nurse is a rewarding job that allows a nurse to care for other people and it has a rewarding salary, while the disadvantages is the lack of sleep and the multiple hours that a nurse has to spend on his/her feet. Cathy Parker is a licensed practical nurse and also a clinical director at Bay Springs After Hours Clinic in Bay Springs,M.S. She has been a licensed practical nurse for twenty-eight years and a clinical director for thirteen years. Cathy has several reasons why she chose her career to be a licensed practical nurse. She says the main reason she chose to be a nurse is because one night at church a little boy had cut his arm and as she bandaged him up God called her to be a nurse. Her second reason she became a nurse is her love for people and wanting to see others properly cared for. As she cared for her elderly grandmother when she was a teenager it made her feel helpful to see someone smile while being cared for. Her favorite part of her job is to see someone who has been in pain, smile after being cared for.

Quran Phillips was seventeen years old with two brothers. His brothers names were James and Randy. James was thirty years old, lived in his own house, in Miami Florida, was an assistant coach for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association, and he was Quran’s older brother. Randy was ten years old, lived with Quran and their mother in Miami Florida, and was Quran’s younger brother. Quran’s mother whose name was Jamie, was forty five years old, and she was a single parent who worked two jobs to help provide for her sons. She worked at Walmart and she worked at Red Lobster. Quran’s dad left the family when Quran was a baby. Quran was a six feet three inches tall, muscular, smart guy, who was talented at a bunch of different things. Quran Phillips didn’t take school seriously even though he was smart enough to get great grades. He often had people do his homework because he didn't care to do it himself. Something Quran Phillips did take seriously was sports. Quran Phillips was very competitive at all the sports he played. He played football

Quote/intro: “As a profoundly deaf woman, my experiences have shown me that the impossible is indeed possible!” Heather Whitestone won miss America in 1995 by dancing ballet en Pointe to “Via Dolorosa” (Street of Sorrows). “Despite her deafness, she pursued her dreams, and even made history as the first Miss America with a disability.” signingsavvy.com

Heather Whitestone McCallum was born on February 24, 1973 in Dothan, Alabama (“Heather Whitestone”). When Heather turned 18 months old, she captured a high fever from the virus, Haemophilus Influenzae, which resulted in hospitalization. Whitestone was close to death, when the doctors prescribed her two extremely powerful antibiotics. She returned home as a normal toddler until her mother had an accident in the kitchen and realized something was wrong. Whitestone’s mother had dropped several pans while cooking, and Heather did not jump or move when the pans hit the floor. Heather was taken to a children’s hospital, where the doctors concluded that she had lost her hearing from Haemophilus Influenzae, the powerful antibiotics, or a combination of both (“Heather Whitestone | Bio | Premiere Motivational Speakers Bureau.”). At a young age, Whitestone’s parents trained her to read lips and speak using an educational arrangement titled, “Acoupedics.” Because she learned how to speak and read lips, she did not receive an interpreter during her years in public school (“Heather Whitestone”).

Most people will never have the experience of being a Black male, I personally never had to bear the struggles Black men encounter on a daily basis. However, I have been exposed to the weight and implications of a “Black male in America”. My most recent interaction has been with my current boyfriend, Kelsey Wilkerson. He has been through a lot in his 22 years here on earth. He lost his father at the age of six months. He grew up hearing family members describing the qualities and physical similarities he share with his deceased father. He often described hearing these stories often made him feel bittersweet; it brings a gigantic smile to his face, but it is sad because he will never have that father/son relationship. Kelsey was lucky to have

When a team fails, they are often quick to blame a single player while when in reality the fault lies with them all. This everyday scenario can be related to Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, which takes place in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts. The antagonist of the story is Abigail Williams who begins the accusations of witchcraft, which soon causes hysteria and paranoia in Salem. However, the damage cannot be attributed to one character. In the Crucible, the town is to blame for the Salem Witch Trials because of its strict Puritan background, the widespread feelings of vengeance, and because it is easily gullible and consequently puts strength to meaningless accusations.

Sheila Pree Bright is an acclaimed fine-art photographer known for her photographic series Young Americans, Plastic Bodies, and Suburbia. She received national attention shortly after earning her M.F.A. in Photography from Georgia State University, and describe herself in the art world as a visual cultural producer portraying large-scale works that combine a wide-range of contemporary culture.

Throughout one’s childhood, they will meet many people that will have an impact on how they live their everyday lives. For me, that individual is the Houston High School dance team coach, Jennifer Taylor. Jennifer Taylor came into practice each day ready to conquer anything. Even though she had a full-time job, she still put my dance team as one of her top priorities of her everyday life. Jennifer Taylor played a significant role in my life at Houston High School because she taught me numerous life lessons throughout my four years I will never forget.

Andrea McWilliams is an Austin, Texas based lobbyist, political fundraiser and philanthropist known for her eloquent speaking abilities and strength of integrity. She has defined herself as an exceptional lobbyist nationally, within both government and private sector as a representative to be reckoned with. Andrea McWilliams is Co-founder of McWilliams Governmental Affairs Consultants. Where she and her husband and colleague Dean McWilliams create political policy with tenacity and determination. Andrea McWilliams has taken on the forum of national political commentator, and is a much sought after public speaker. Her strategies and political prowess have been documented by such reputable sources as, NPR, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, and Fox News.

Heather Whitestone was the first, Deaf Miss America, and the first Deaf Miss Alabama. Heather was born February 24, 1973 in Dothan, Alabama. She lost most hearing from a reaction to a diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus shot when she was eighteen months old; she has five percent hearing in her left ear. While in elementary school, Heather learned about Helen Keller, who became her role model. She attended the Central Institute for the Deaf in Missouri after falling behind in her classes, but returned to her hometown to graduate. She also attended a fine arts school to study ballet. Because of the emphasis of speech her mother placed on her, she did not learn American Sign Language until her senior year in high school.

Out of all thirty three living Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, I am most interested in hearing Betty Williams speak about her efforts to inspire peace. Betty Williams was awarded the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize for her work and devotion to bettering the lives of suffering children. The 1976 Nobel Peace Prize was jointly awarded to Betty Williams and her partner Mairead Corrigan in 1977 because the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided that the 1976 prize had to be reserved for the following year since none of the year’s candidates for the award matched the criteria ("Nobel Peace Prize 1976"). Mrs. Williams founded the Global Children’s Studies Center in 1992 which eventually developed into the World Centres of Compassion for Children International in 1997 ("Betty Williams -