Jehovah Jireh, My Hero

A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom. I’m writing this essay to talk to you about what heroes do. Because I believe that our heroes are important and that they deserve the recognition that they do deserve. Some of our heroes are the army, firefighters, police officers, ambulance, and much more. I’m going to list 3 reasons why heroes are important. The following points are: Heroes risk their lives, they don’t care about the fame, and they never give up. One of the reasons why heroes are so important is that they risk their lives for us. Heros do this because they care about the people that need help. They do it because they care about us. Some heroes try to help us get through things like drugs and

What I learned and understood about my father through conversations with my older siblings was about the impact of the loss of my grandfather (my father’s father) at an early age, heavy responsibilities taken on at an early age (hardship of the Depression era) to help support his mother and younger siblings. This led him to a strong sense of responsibility and a deep faith. But it all made him seem emotionally unavailable. The hard times for black families dealing with racial discrimination and the horrors of Jim Crow led to strictness that he, in all likelihood, felt was necessary for the survival of his children. There simply was no place for lighthearted fun. This greater understanding led to a stronger connection with my father, and an appreciation for such things as his devotion to having taken care of his family, his integrity, compassion for those less fortunate than himself, and the commitment as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.

I might not be a person like Martin Luther King Jr., W.E.B Du Bois, Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad, Bell Hooks, and Jesse Jackson, or I might not be a part of organizations like the NAACP, SCLC, Afro American Unity, and Black Panther Party, but if I ever get an opportunity to make a difference these people and organizations made to the lives of African-Americans, I would never hesitate to take it. Although, these people adhered to the different ideologies, they all are unique, as they all had a significant role in fighting against the struggles of African-Americans in one way or the other. It’s true that, these people were able to achieve the equal

My father is some who has sacrificed a lot of his lifetime. My father has never let an opportunity go and has never allowed any time to go to waste when it came to his own prosperity or his children’s. The fact is he didn’t attend my races or even be part of special occasions, but he always made it up to me by using financial resources to support me and my interests. He always use to give me money before my big races so if I ever got hungry, I would have something to eat. Moreover, even though he works everyday he takes time out to spend quality time with my brothers and I from his busy schedule. Instead of siting o

I believe one of the most influential African Americans of all time is Marcus Garvey. Marcus Garvey achieved accomplishments in not just one, but many areas. His accomplishments ranged from a worldwide Black political organization, The Untied Negro Improvement Association, to the first, and to this day the largest Black-owned multinational businesses, the Black Star Lines. Marcus was criticized by many of his fellow African American leaders because many of his projects failed. In despite of that, Marcus Garvey talent to attract followers towards his beliefs is inspiring.

What do all hero’s have in common? They all have people that look up and aspire to be just like them. As a young boy, hero’s appear in countless forms from fireman to astronauts. Mine on the other hand was to become a professional baseball player. Growing up on the outskirts of New York City, I looked no further than to my favorite baseball team The New York Mets. Mike Piazza was my childhood hero, my idol that I strived to be like. A leader on the field, he set a strong example of professionalism and had a dedicated work ethic that first caught my attention. My father’s hero to my surprise was similar to my own, Tom Seaver, a Hall of Fame pitcher that played for The Mets.

For as long as I have known the game of baseball and learned of our country’s history, there is one man that has always stood out to me. This man was very unique, he contained guts, courage, and a whole lot of drive. Who knew that with so called, “America’s Pastime”, he would play such a huge role and make such an outstanding impact on this great nation. The man’s name is legendary Jackie Robinson. Jackie grew up in unfortunate circumstances that many families dealt with at the time with his dad being a sharecropper. Born in Cairo, Georgia, Jackie was the youngest of five and moved to California with his mother after their husband/father left them. Despite their struggles, Jackie’s main focus was on sports and really pushed him through high school and colleges (Kenny, 34). Although I have also found to make that claim that Jackie Robinson was a good example of someone who grew up, not just with unequal opportunity because of the color of his skin, but also due to his financial situation. Jackie Robinson played a huge role in American History and after my doing my research, I found much that I didn’t know. Not only was Jackie impactful in the game of baseball, but he was a Jewish icon, in the U.S. Military, and played a huge role in Civil Rights Movements. It was quite some journey for Jackie and he managed to live quite the impactful life (Purvis 366).

Jesse Jackson, Mumia Abu-Jamal, Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B DuBois are all African American leaders. All of these men were leaders in their own time and their own sense, living in different eras with different views, but they all shared common ground. All four were African Americans trying to overcome obstacles and become influential leaders in their society.

The first African American leader that changed America forever was Booker T. Washington. Booker T. was one of America 's

Leaders in the fight for freedom… there are many of them, they did many things and they sacrificed a lot in order to come this far they were the reason we are here to day and how far we have come from since of black brothers and sisters were in slavery and now they are with us and is equal to us and we would like to say thank you to the ones who made this happen!

When asked to pick one African American who I wish to be like, it’s hard to pick just one. But, while thinking over it, one name really stood out to me. It’s the name of a man who was a leader in the abolitionist movement. It’s the name of a man who tried and tried to escape from slavery and finally did it. It’s the name of a man who orated brilliant speeches and continually advocated for all men and women to be equal.

There are so many influential people that left their mark on this world. People that changed how we look at each other as individuals. These types of people changed things permanently, and gave others the confidence they needed to step out and let their light shine no matter what those around them thought. Because years ago African Americans were restricted and judged to an extreme that most were afraid to stand up for themselves. This goes all the way back to Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr. They all stood for their rights; however, one specific person interested me. This man’s name is John Arthur Johnson (Jack

DuBois that believed in if you want change you do not wait on it as Booker T. Washington believed, you fight for it now and make that change. He was a part of the NAACP and spoke out on equality for blacks and that he was not African American he was a Black American. However, my all-time favorite was Jane Addams. Not only did she win the Noble Peace Prize, in 1931 and numerous of other awards, she was a person that practiced what she preach. Not only did she combine research through being a sociologist Addams, also was the co-founder of the Hull House that cared for the poor, sick, elderly, and disable. Addams took her motherly gifted and decided not to be selfish and care for others in need. I not only pride myself in helping others, but, l also believe in helping people find the benefits and resources to stay stable, once I am no longer around. Just her being an humanitarian and compassionate in an era where women was not consider equal, and stand behind everything she preach, I really understand why she won the Noble Peace

He not only has time for family but also time for the community to he uses the bus at the times he drive them as a opportunity to influence the kids to go to church get a relationship with god and he makes sure his children are in church he makes sure that if anyone around the community needs anything at any times he tries his best to help them. Not only do he do these things but he also makes sure that when he give he gives from the heart he don’t look for nothing in return. He fuss at me all the time because he sees so much potential that I don’t see he talks and walk as a man should carry himself he leads and direct with the knowledge that was given to him he doesn’t let his past determine his future he was needed with a gift to keep going on and he always the children around him to see that in him to no matter what life throws at him he has a determine mind to see what’s his reward and keep going. He also reminds the kids that they have to have self

Who is a father to you?A father is either a biological parent who brought you into this world,through God process of birth or step father who has adapted you as his own child. A father has a major role to his family. A father is the head of his family as christ is the head of the church. A praying father is very different from any other ordinary father who has no knowledge about the word of God.He may be wealth and has all this riches but if he doen't have godly principles,he has failed in upbringing of his children because his main role is to teach and train his family in the ways of God..,train up a child in the ways he or she should go and when he or she is grown up he will not depart. A praying father exhume the aroma of his home.He is the voice of God..,every father oath to be respected and honored his family because this is not man made rule but God instructions to be followed in a home. He is the dorminant voice to his family who rans the affairs of his home according to the ways of God.He is a teacher as well as a mentor.He is also a spiritual leader of his home. He is a role model to his family he has the authority for his for his family to follow God as long as their are under his roof.