Olivia Pope : An African American Woman

Alice Malsenior Walker, an African American born into poverty, came into this world on February 9, 1944 in Eatonon, Georgia. She was the youngest child of eight children born to Willie Lee and Minnie Tallulah Walkers. Both of her parents were sharecroppers as well as expert story tellers. Things were not easy for the Walkers and Alice often witnessed her mother’s frustration of having the burden to take care of eight children with little means. Even though children of share croppers were usually made to work the fields, Alice’s mother made sure that her kids received an education. Alice was brilliant at writing poetry.

When many people think of the Civil Rights Movement and its leaders, the first names that comes to mind are Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. However, there were so many people that were just as influential and deserving of recognition as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. One of these people, Claudette Colvin, was “Rosa Parks before Rosa Parks”. Claudette Colvin grew up in King Hill, Alabama- a close-knit community that was stuck between two white neighborhoods. She attended a one-room school, with one teacher teaching all six elementary grades. When she refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a Montgomery bus, she was only fifteen years old. Claudette was arrested, and seen as an outsider by her classmates. She suffered

Born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., she attended Wellesley College, then earning a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from Yale Law School in 1973. This hardworking presidential candidate is a woman who’s been fighting for children and families for over forty years. Someone who has provided her best works in reaching over the limits of a woman and providing millions of children with health care. This person is Hillary Clinton, and these are the only some of the biggest accomplishments she has made during her lifetime, there can and will be more if she gets voted as President of the United States of 2016-2020. She has been through many experiences in government, such as being an American lawyer and politician, U.S.

An African American woman who would end up changing lives of thousands around the world. Henrietta Lacks was a strong woman who loved her family and friends. Living a unique life, her death leaving many loved ones behind, and her immortal cells was beginning a new start in medicine.

African American women advocate for social change in the Progressive Era by forming and participating in an organization that advocates for women suffrage, racial violence, and improvement of social conditions.

Sojourner Truth was thought to be born in New York 1797 but no one is for sure. She was born a slave and her name wasn’t Sojourner Truth until 1843. Sojourner’s life had been pockmarked with her first son being sold and being under harsh masters for a total of 28 years, but no longer. She made a huge decision. Sojourner Truth decided that she would give a better life to her kids and to herself instead of losing hope, and in late 1826 while her other 2 children stayed behind she escaped with her infant daughter. And when Peter, one of her children was illegally sold, she went to court and won the right to bring him to the north, becoming one of the first African American women to successfully challenged a white man in court. Sojourner Truth

She was the most qualified Politician to run for president in 2016. She was known as a political veteran because she had been battle test as former secretary of state. Her opponent Donald trump seemed unelectable compared to her by normal standards. His victory was surprising to America. His ace was Kellyanne Elizabeth Conway. Donald trump fired two men who ran his campaign before Conway. Conway was on the news almost every single day to sort out the slip ups Hillary's opponent would often make. Conway's strategy was vilify Hillary as much as possible. She was great at conceiving voters that voting for Trump was voting for damage control. Conway's Trump campaign was a witch hunt for Hillary. She succeeded in defeating Hillary. Hillary's campaign lost by less than one percent in 3 key swing states. Her loss was less than Jill Stein's votes, which hovered around one

Angelia Emily Grimké, a sister, a wife, a women’s right advocate, and a women who fought tirelessly against slavery. Grimké held her composure in hostile crowds, even as stones were casted out, and harsh words cut into the dust filled air. This strong independent woman fought for those who could not fight for themselves. She lived in a time when women were encouraged to keep their heads low and their opinions kept to themselves. Grimké worked along with her sister to fight for rights that at the time did not come easily. In today’s world, the thought of women and the African American race having little input in the government or day to day living is disturbing. Americans take great pride in having a voice and the ability they have to use that voice at any time of any day. Unfortunately these times were not always easy to come by. People like Angelia Grimké paved the way for those rights and the overall rights of equality. She accomplished this by expressing her opinion and beliefs to those who were not always willing to agree. Grimké and many like her fought the hard fight and did not give in when they were outnumbered. Grimké came from a slave owning family in the south; therefore, she saw firsthand the effects of slavery. Into Grimké’s adult life, she moved north and further developed her beliefs through her relationship with God and devotion to her Bible, as well as, historical documents like the Constitution. These developed beliefs seen in her published

In the next five years, I would like to have become more independent than I already am as an 18 year old girl. The independence would come with me owning my own home, paying for my own groceries, and other necessities that I have. However, the next four years will consist of me finishing up my bachelor’s degree at Troy University and be engaged to a man in the Armed Forces. My unknown husband will possess the same values and morals that I live by everyday. During the fifth year, an acceptance letter to Florida State University’s medical program is where I would like to attend to become a doctor. After, medical school I will complete my 2 year residency to become one of few of an African- American woman anesthesiologist. Once settled in my occupation,

After the seminary days, the women church ministers encounter numerous challenges as they begin and carry on with their professional career. In modern African American churches, women’s’ leadership has shifted from the typical roles as leaders of women in missionary societies and groups to congregational leaders like pastoral ministry and Christian education. In the current paper, the focus is on the problems single women minister, pastor, preacher faces with dating or being in a relationship and not married. The paper first briefly explores the contemporary women leadership in African American churches, encumbrances to effective women’s leadership, approaches to solving the obstacles, notable contributions of African American women and lastly signs of hope and encouragement.

Sometimes just one person standing up with courage to spread their beliefs change the course of history for the better or worse. As an example, in 1872, Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar of Mississippi won a seat in the U.S. Congress. Mr. Lamer was a strong Democratic leader, which his beliefs and desires influence many other white leaders to fight against African-American civil rights. He wrote “It does seem to me that if there ever was a time when the white people of this state…should rise & with one unanimous voice protest against the domination about to be piled upon them the present is that time.” (Fraser, 440). Together, Democratic and white supremacist leaders manipulated the social and political development in the United States by prohibiting

Hillary Clinton has been interested in politics and justifying human rights for quite a while. She has many accomplishments and is a hopeful presidential candidate. Here we will explain how Hillary Clinton has evolved into her political self, her accomplishments, and her aspirations for being president in 2016.

Although Jacobs could not know that her criticisms of the way women were treated in slavery would transcend into the modern era, it is important to understand them because they have uprooted explanations as to why they exist. The fact that slave women were sexually corrupted and manipulated in a system of power at the beginning of American history set the foundation for these beliefs to stay deeply rooted within many people. Much of society still believes that black women are sexual deviants or lowly members of society that deserve to be

Growing up in the 90s, watching movies were essential components of life. Specifically, comedies were the heart of interest until teenage years. The notion of wanting to watch a film that resonated with self and culture seemed right. Classic lines such as "I hate you Jody", "Bye, Felecia", or "Eat the cake Anna Mae" were jocular moments that had deeper meanings after years of pondering on how African American women are showcased in Hollywood films. After analyzing the depth of the roles in which African American women in classical Hollywood are depicted, there are three basic roles in which they are giving: the help, the hoodlum, and/ or the

Rhimes portrays Olivia Pope is this a woman of many roles