Robert Smalls Research Paper

Understanding a person’s life and struggles helps explain his or her character and leadership qualities. Smallwood E. Williams was born on October 17, 1907 in Virginia. He moved to Columbus, Ohio with his mother and stepfather when he was only eleven years old. Williams lost his father when he was an infant (Taylor 50). Upon moving to Columbus in 1918, his mother joined Bishop Robert Lawson’s Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith (COOLJC) and began taking Williams there every Sunday. A few years later, at age fourteen, Williams started preaching at the church while attending school. In fact, people started calling him “Boy-Wonder Preacher” mainly after his travel to New York City to preach at Lawson’s Refuge Church of Christ

Robert Smalls early life was actually better than most African Americans of his time. Henry McKee, his possible father, treated him as though he were a son and gave him extra privileges that usually wouldn’t be given to his race. He was allowed to walk around with Henry McKee and even play with the other children in the neighborhood, both African American and Caucasian. He was also allowed to even sleep in a little shelter meant for livestock, behind Henry McKee’s house. Although, this life that Henry lived didn’t please his

“Robert Smalls was an enslaved African American who, during and after the American Civil War, gained freedom and became a ship’s pilot, sea-captain, and politician.” (Wikipedia). People wonder whether Wikipedia is actually a reliable source or not. Others just assume it is because there is a lot of information about the topic they looked up. The Wikipedia article on Robert Smalls is one example of explaining whether it is a reliable source of information or not, and why. Also, this research helps understand what exactly is a reliable source of information.

Robert Smalls was born on April 5, 1839 in the home of his master, John McKee, in South Carolina. Robert’s mother, Lydia, was McKee’s slave. Many of Robert’s descendants claimed that McKee was Robert’s father. Robert led a more fortunate life according to slavery’s standards. He worked as a house servant to the McKee household. When McKee died in 1848 his son Henry inherited Lydia and Robert. Robert was sent to work in Charleston as a waiter and lamplighter. That was were Robert was intrigued by the waterfront, he then found work as a stevedore and a sailmaker. In the summers he would sail he eventually developed skill as a boat handler and a

Gregory Mears Sr., my grandfather, was born on October 20, 1945 in Baltimore Maryland. His mother Myrtle Elizabeth Dalton Bailey and father Henry Saile Bailey were also born in Baltimore Maryland. Growing up Gregory had seven brothers and sisters Eddie, Myrtle, Matthew, Del, Mildred, Melvin, and Marie all of which were born in Baltimore Maryland. Although at the moment the occupation for Myrtle is unknown, Henry worked as steel worker for Armco Steel. Gregory left high school under the direction of his mother to get a job. He left the twelfth grade leaving only a few credits short of his diploma to become a steel worker for Bethlehem Steel. Although, my grandfather did not continue his education each of his siblings continued their education

“[He] was engaged in approximately 17 military actions, including… the attack at Folly Island Creek, S.C…. where he assumed command of the Planter when, under ‘very hot fire,’ its white captain became so ‘demoralized’ he hid in the ‘coal-bunker.’ For his [bravery], Smalls was promoted to the rank of captain himself, and from December 1863 on, earned $150 a month, making him one of the highest paid black soldiers of the

Robert Davis was an African American man. He was not a “thug,” he was not a “drunk,” he was a retired school teacher from New Orleans who was in his sixties. He was brutally attacked by three police officers. He suffered a broken nose and other broken bones in his face. The incident was recorded and went viral. Davis was arrested but faced no charges. Three police officers were charged but only two went to trial. In the end, two of the police officers were fired — the third never made it to trial because he had committed suicide. Davis was compensated for the assault.

In the fall of 1861, Smalls was allocated to the CSS Planter, an armed Confederate military transport. On May 12, 1862, the Planter′s three white officers chose to spend the night aground. Around 3:00 a.m. the next morning, Smalls and seven of the eight crew members chose to make a keep running for the Union boats, as they had early arranged. Smalls wearing the chief's uniform and had a straw cap like that well used by the captain. He cruised the Planter out of what was then known as Southern Wharf, then ceased at a nearby wharf to get his own family and the groups of other crew members, who were hiding there. Smalls' escape

In the case of Stanley Tookie Williams’s execution by the state of California was justified. Williams was the co-founder of the infamous Crips gang. Throughout his gang career he put his community in danger. 51-year old Williams was convicted of murder. He killed a couple along with their daughter, and a store clerk. Williams showed no remorse and according to witness he bragged about the murders. Not only was Williams a murder but he was a leader of one of the most dangerous gangs. It is known that gang leaders still have power over their people even behind bars. Williams was a very influential person for all the wrong reasons. He had followers that would agree and act upon his requests. So influential that celebrities such

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Even when the Constitution establishes a separation between church and state, traces of religion can still be found in public and government environments, such as the Pledge of Allegiance containing the words ‘under God’, American currency having ‘In God we trust’ and other such events and places. Consequently, this prevalence of Christian ideology violates all Americans’ first amendment right to freedom of and from religion and has a negative impact all citizens as it conflicts with their individual beliefs, religious or not.

Steven Evans will be one of the youngest President if elected. He was raised in Santa Barbara, California, then moved to Berkeley to study law. He was voted governor of California at age 36 and began running for Presidency at age 40. He is a regular donor to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and World Vision. Evans is all about helping children and will go the extra mile to do what he can for them. To Evans, the children are the treasures of the world and our future. Because of that, he enjoy and will spend all his available time volunteering at his children’s school event to raise money. He also volunteers at Oakland Children’s hospital when time permits. His hard work and determination helped him become the man that he is today. Raised in a Christian family, and growing up in an underprivileged and poor neighborhood had made him a more compassionate person.

After reading Contemporary Literary Theory: Its Necessity and Impossibility, I find that I agree with most of what Robert Young says in regards to literary theory. The main point that really struck home with me was when he talked about theorists lacking the ability to connect with a wide audience. He states, “Literary theorists seem to speak and argue with each other in a private language, making little effort to address a wider audience” (Young 165). I could not agree more with this assessment. When we first read about Jacques Derrida and his theory of deconstruction I questioned my intelligence. It may as well have been written in Greek. It has been a very long time since I have encountered something that left me with absolutely nothing after reading it. I tend to agree

Little Richard is the true king of Rock and Roll. Rock ‘n’ Roll has been around for almost a century and is still popular today. It had originated from the blues and jazz from New Orleans, where Little Richard is from. Since then, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Elvis Presley have claimed the title “The Kings of Rock ‘n’ Roll”. Little Richard is the true king because of his screaming vocals, his piano playing and some of his hits that influenced others. He even brought people of different race come together with his music.

Robert Smalls was born April 5, 1939 as an African American slave in a cabin behind his master Henry McKee’s house in Beaufort, South Carolina. Smalls grew up in the city of the Low country Gullah culture of his mother Lydia Polita. His mother,  Lydia was a house slave, but grew up on the Ashdale Plantation on Lady’s Island before she was taking away at the age of nine from her family. His father name was Robert also the son of the plantation owner where Lydia’s family lived and work.. Smalls didn't play with the neighborhood kids all he did was pick cotton, rice and tobacco. At the age of 12 Smalls master sent him to Charleston to work in number of jobs.. Smalls first worked at a hotel then a lamplighter. Every time Smalls get paid he had