How she became famous? Karlie Kloss is an American beautiful model, the face of some of the most prestigious fashion houses in the world and a Victoria's Secret Angel. She was born in Chicago in August 1992. However, she moved out to St. Lois Missouri, with her family in 1994 when Karlie age was just two. Her father is an emergency room doctor and her mother is an artist. Her imposing physique has sealed important campaigns of fashion and beauty. She has the second place in the Top 50 female models on the site models.com. Also, her best friend is Taylor Swift, and in 2014 they made the decision to become 'roomies'.
Christine Flores, better known as Christina Milian was born on September 26, 1981 to parents Carmen Milian and Don Flores. Milian is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is currently thirty-five years old. Christina Milian's parents are Cuban immigrants and she is of Afro-Cuban descent.
Katherine Tekakwitha, known to Catholics as St. Kateri Tekakwitha and called by them the “Lily of the Mohawks,” was born at Ossernenon (now Auriesville, New York) in 1656. Her mother, Tagaskouita, was an Alqonquin native American and a Christian. Her father, Kenneronkwa, was a Mohawk chief and followed traditional native practices. She received her given name of “Tekakwitha” (which means “she who bumps into things”) after a bout with smallpox when she was four damaged her eyesight and scarred her face. The epidemic ravaged the Mohawk population around Ossernon until 1663 and claimed both her parents and brother. Tekawitha was adopted by an aunt and her husband, chief of the Turtle clan. The survivors relocated to Caughnawaga (“wild water” in Mohawk) two miles upstream on the Mohawk river.
Rebecca Skloot has always had an interest in Henrietta Lacks, the African-American woman whose cancer cells were cultivated and recognized as the first imortal cell strain and used for scientific research and discovery. There isn't much information about Henrietta and her family so, Skloot wanted to tell the world about the host of the famous HeLa cells and her family. Before realizing how much backstory, emotion, and controversy exists until she starts connecting with the family and people involved with them.
Katheryn Marie Hawkins was born in fort Knox Kentucky on December 29,1998, at Ireland military hospital where she was 81 lbs , 6 oz and 23 inches - normal delivery . she was the second child of Russell and Catania Hawkins . she spent her 1st 6 months at home with her mom but on the 7th month, she started daycare at little angels daycare . she loved it there and they loved her . her favorite food was strained Gerber peaches and strawberries . her favorite drink was milk . she learned how to walk and talk faster than her older brother and even began doing chores around the house by the time she was 2 .
Katie Ledecky is more like a machine than a human. Most people would say after watching her swim. Katie Ledecky is a 19 year old girl who enjoys working hard and has never lost in the Olympics.
Kate Kimball is an award-winning fiction author who has worked hard to be in the position she is in now. Despite currently struggling with her health, she has continued to peruse her English PhD in Creative Writing here at Florida State University. Born in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah Kimball is surprised to find herself over 2,000 miles away now studying in the sunshine state. FSU offers one of the top creative writing programs that currently is ranked top 5 in the nation according to The Atlantic Monthly. Kimball was excited to be accepted into the accredited program after earning her bachelor’s from the University of Utah and masters at Virginia Tech. Kimball has always loved writing and says, “Creative writing allows you to write about
In this article, “Kentucky Clerk Ordered to Jail for Refusing to Issue Gay Marriage License” the author James Higdon focuses on the recent topic of gay marriage. Higdon’s story relates to a Kentucky woman named Kim Davis. Davis was arrested September 3, 2015 because she refused to issue marriage license to a gay couple. “Under questioning from her attorney, Davis went on to express her opposition to same-sex marriage, which she said was ‘not of God’ and contrary to natural law and therefore not something that she could condone” (Higdon). This quote shows that Davis refused to issue marriage licenses because of her religious beliefs. Davis’s religious beliefs are so strong that she continued to fight with the law and the court judge
Kara Walker was born on November 26, 1969, in Stockton, California. Her father is an artist and professor while her mother is an administrative assistant. She was inspired by her own father’s work and wanted to do the same thing that her father has done for his life, art. She went to Atlanta College of Art, Rhode Island School of Design and Georgia State University for her education as an artist. Today, she is a painter, silhouettes printmaker, installation artist and also a filmmaker who is interested in what makes up someone identity as a person. Many of her work today is mostly of cut paper silhouettes. She uses these cutouts to represent the racism of the country. She uses different types of art to also represent the silhouettes that
Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk, was incarcerated for refusing to sign marriage licenses for same-sex couples. Some say she did not break a law and should not be punished for her religious beliefs. Others say that she did break the law since the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is legal. They also say that she didn't do her job when she refused to sign the marriage licenses.
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
Hundreds of protestors are gathering outside of the courthouse either protesting or supporting a Christian woman’s beliefs and actions. Many hold up signs or scream louder than others to declare their personal point of view. Kim Davis is a county clerk in Ashland, Kentucky; has denied numerous marriage licenses for multiple same-sex and straight couples (Smith). This has become a very controversial issue for many and everyone has a different opinion as well. Kim Davis' trial is an influential trial by challenging many of the essential American principles such as morality or ethicality, upholding constitutional rights, and separation of church and state.
Kaylee Swenson is a fourteen year old girl, soon to be fifteen. She is a kind, bubbly, fun person. She is a good person and a good student. She is also an artist and musical fanatic.
Katherine Dunham was born June 22, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois (“Katherine Dunham Biography” 1). After her mother’s unexpected death four years after her birth, Dunham would be sent to live with her aunt who would give Dunham her first exposure to music and dance (“Katherine Dunham” Contemporary Black 2). Although she had loved
Katherine Marie Heigl is a well known American actress, former fashion model, and film producer. She began her career in modeling when she was a 9-year-old kid. Lord & Taylor, Sears catalogs featured her. She was seen on TV for the first time for Cheerios cereal. She made her movie debut with a film’ That Night’ in 1992.She grabbed the first leading role in a comic movie ‘My Father the Hero’ in 1994.She was attending New Canaan High School while working and later left the school for her career. She then was cast in’ Under Siege 2: Dark Territory’. She was also working on various modeling assignments. She was then seen in ‘Wish Upon a Star’ in 1996.She completed high school graduation in 1997.
So, after reading all of this, what do you think about Lisa Kudrow? I, personally, would love to have her on my friends' list. She stands about 5' 8” in height, has blond hair and green eyes. She is an absolute beauty plus she is intelligent and has a great sense of humor. In case you didn't know, People magazine viewed Kudrow as being one of the “Most Beautiful People in the World” in 1997.