Unsung heroes

August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences," stands as a poignant portrayal of African American life in 1950s Pittsburgh, a time marked by simmering racial tensions and systemic injustices. Set against this backdrop, the play delves into the intricacies of the Maxson family, led by the complex patriarch, Troy Maxson. While Troy's character commands much of the narrative spotlight, it is crucial to recognize the significant role of Rose, his steadfast wife, in shaping the family's dynamic

Graffiti Art Brings Positive Effects to Our Society 2011 TED Prize winner - JR's Wish "I wish for you to stand up for what you care about by participating in a global art project, and together we'll turn the world...INSIDE OUT." [pic] Outline I. Introduction Thesis statement: The development of street culture as known as “Global Street Subculture” from 15 years before until now integrates into a bigger scale and positively impacts our society and individuals

Malala Yousafzai Imagine waking up and knowing you don’t have to go to school. It would be nice right away but when you walk outside and see the damage done to your city and people scared of dying every day. That is what my hero went through. Malala Yousafzai a survivor of a Taliban assassination was able to survive while on the brink of death and was able to make a difference in many young girls lives. If it weren't for Malala Yousafzai 's strong feminism stance, various books of her traumatic

It all started on a very dark night. Crickets chirped and owls whistled. The moon danced with the stars in the beautiful night sky that reflected on the river. A young girl, around the age of 16, dangled her legs above the water, occasionally dipping her feet in to create ripples. The wind played with her jet-black long hair as the girl gazed at the night before her. A bed of flowers, planted by farmers, swayed in the light breeze. The brunette squinted her emerald-green eyes and traced the constellations

friendship marred by betrayal is not easy to overcome. In fact, many poems find their inspiration from the joy brought about by a loving friendship or the pain caused by a failed friendship. (Oorvi, Naina, Diana) To all parents, Parents are the unsung heroes of every person that has ever done anything great. Think about the people that you most admire in your life. Do you attribute any of their greatness to the people that raised them? Often, we do not even think about the fact that there were most

The nations more than 190,000 miles of liquid pipelines and over 300,000 miles of natural gas pipelines, which are the primary means of moving petroleum products to consumer markets. Pipelines are a safe, efficient, and because most are buried in the ground, unseen. Today’s cutting-edge tankers are a product of a commitment to safety combined with the power of computer-assisted design. As a result, the new ships traveling the seas are stronger, more maneuverable and more durable then predecessors

start. Photography can do so many things for human lives as well as the human experience. To start, photography can force us to act. Every day, millions of people across the world hope to make an impact. They want to help those who need it, these unsung heroes strive to improve the lives of those in need. How can they spread their message or their cause to those who have no idea it exist? They could go to the news and tell the story of what they are trying to do, and get help for those in need. But to

Jan & Antonina Zabinski: A Family That Defied the Nazis Corie Rosen California State University Channel Islands Summer 2017 Early Life and Education Antonina Zabinski was a Russian-born Pole born in 1908. Her father, Antoni Erdman, was an engineer who based his operations in St. Petersburg and “…travelled throughout Russia following his trade” (Ackerman 18). When Antonina was nine-years-old, her father and stepmother were shot by Bolshevik soldiers in the early days of the

Nick Tosches said in the “Unsung Heroes of Rock ’n’ Roll” that “When you saw Elvis, you were seeing a mild version of Wyonie Harris” (45-46). Wyonie Harris of course was a black blues performer. One of the major names that commonly goes overlooked in the creation of rock and roll is

Merchant Marine Officers are licensed, like surgeons or airline pilots. The regulatory agency for the Merchant Marine is the U.S. Coast Guard and after you have started the application process and paid the required fees, the Coast Guard will evaluate your experience and advise you which license endorsement or endorsements you may be eligible for. However, to become licensed you need to enter a maritime academy and study a rigorous curriculum encompassing many different aspects of the Maritime Industry