Ray Jackson Research Paper

Ray Robinson was born on September 23, 1930 (Ford 11), and one year later his brother George was born. Ray and his brother used to spend a long time together, and they both had a bond that couldn’t be broken. Ever since he was born Ray’s father was never there to support them. Both children have been raised by Aretha Robinson, their devoted and caring mother, and Mary Jane, his mother’s loyal and caring friend. (Ford 10) The Robinson family were very poor, but Ray’s mother worked her hardest to make sure they never went one night without food. Ray’s mother taught them to be responsible and how not to rely on anyone else but themselves at a very young age. One of the important things that Ray learned was how to do his chores, otherwise, he will be punished. As a young boy, life for Ray was perfect the way it was, until one tragic day, he saw his little brother drown

What is an athlete? An athlete is someone who strives for first place and works hard to get there. There has been many controversies over whether or not NASCAR drivers are considered athletes or not. However, NASCAR drivers are considered athletes. Take five time championship winner Jimmy Johnson for example. Jimmy Johnson is an athlete because he practices as often as he can and he participates in a highly competitive and challenging sport.

Andre Jacobs was born on April 5, 1995. He lives with his mom and two brothers in the south side of Chicago. His dad was killed in a drive by shooting when he was only three years old. The entire family lives in a one bedroom apartment that they rent out from Andre’s best friend, Reggie. His youngest brother, Willie, has leukocytosis, a condition that has a high level of white blood cells in the blood, and he is deteriorating and requires medical attention often. His mother, Diana, works three jobs, and over eighty hours a week. Andre is often watching over his younger brothers and taking care of them. Andre has hopes of playing in the NBA one day. On February 13, 2002, Andre gets called home early from school to find out that Willie has died.

Daryl Ray White was born on October 27, 1966 in Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. Rupert White, my grandfather, was an active duty member of the United States Air Force and therefore, my father experienced the military child lifestyle. Despite my grandfather and grandmother’s decent income, my father and his two younger sisters were exposed to the hardships of poverty. Although my father had many obstacles to overcome, he refused to give up on his aspirations for the future.

Ray got out of the Limousine in tried to stop his friends from killing these two gentlemen, but it was too late, they got all this blood on his white coat and Ray was taken to court, but he was found not guilty, but his two friends were found guilty That almost ended Ray’s career as a football

Oliver Johnson an 18 year old, African-American boy, who grew up in the streets of Pompano Beach, Fl. Never knowing his father he relied on the streets, gangsters, and hustlers to learn how to be a man. At the age of nine Oliver was selling drugs. His mother was a drug addict who preyed on the love that Oliver had for her to score her free drugs. Oliver became a man before he would ever knew the joys of being a child. Oliver paid bills, brought groceries, cooked food, went to school and kept a perfect attendance. Even though Oliver was deep in the game of drug dealing, and had a crazy home life; he was a very smart student and very respectful to everyone who crossed his path. There were always some older men in the neighborhood who knew

One of the most prolific and widely successful young adult authors, Walter Dean Myers, was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1937. Born into an impoverished family, Myers’s mother died when he was only two, forcing his father to give up custody of him to foster parents Herbert and Florence Dean. Growing up, Myers spent a majority of his childhood in Harlem, New York where his loving foster parents introduced him to reading. At this time, Myers also began writing to overcome his severe speech impediment.

Graham Washington Jackson Sr. was too old to fight in World War II but because of his talents he was accepted in the navy as a musician and assigned to recruiting duties. He was also well connected to Franklin Roosevelt having first met the President in 1933 and regularly entertained him at the Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia, and Roosevelt’s retreat. Jackson often took members of the Atlanta’s First Congregational Church choir to sing for the President.

I Jaylon Morris was born at Richland Memorial Hospital to Charles A. and Latina. Morris. I was delivered at 5:32am on Thursday December 9,1999. I was delivered in room 405 and the doctor who delivered me name was Dr. Taylor. My parents brought me home on Monday, December 13h. My parents are Latina and Charles Morris which are both African Americans. My parents are Christian believers. My brother (Darius Morris) is 22 and lives in Columbia South Carolina. My sister (Kayla Morris) is 27 and lives in Orlando Florida. We are all 5 years apart. My Grandparents are Betty Morris(Dad's Side) and Jeauna Penny(Mom's Side). I have a niece that i love dearly, her name is Kameron Morris. She is 2 years old.

Jordan Rodgers is one of the guys trying to find love with JoJo Fletcher on this season of The Bachelorette. Not everyone joins this show for the right reasons and now sources are saying that Jordan might be one of those guys. Sometimes they just want to win over people and become famous, others want to be The Bachelor and a lot of the time it is to try and further a modeling or singing career. Us Magazine shared that Jordan Rodgers actually joined the show so that he could become The Bachelor.

Bobby Ray, who has the stage name B.o.B, was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on November 15, 1988 and moved to Atlanta, which is now what he calls his hometown. B.o.B is a self proclaimed rapper, singer/songwriter, and is often compared to André 3000, an eccentric person, like B.o.B, in the group Outkast, which is also from Georgia. B.o.B was always interested in music, as he played the trumpet during elementary school and high school, and he was first recognized when he sold some of his songs to Citty. His first widely recognized mixtape, Cloud 9, was released in 2006 and introduced him to the world. Later in 2006, B.o.B and his manager snuck him into T.I's club, Club Crucial, where he amazed the crowd and got himself a new co-manager,

John Marsh was the first Harvard graduate and was the first to practice medicine there. He was born in South Danvers, Massachusetts in 1799 and passed in Pacheco, California in 1856

There are children who are so special that they become a symbol of hope and courage for everyone. Jackson strong is of those child. He is still not more than one year old but he is living a life which is exemplary for everyone. He is giving so much happiness to his parents.

Their parents both worked together, and were meeting up for a catch up. “I was very young when I got married, only 21.” She said the time when she met Roy was the most important part of her life. “My life would be so different if I didn’t meet him.”

Jonathan’s pursuit of the perfect flight took everything from him. He lost his health, his family, his friends, and even his home. Although he struggled at times