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shoes: it travels with me.… I abide where there is a fight against wrong,” remarked Mary Jones in her infamous speech, “Mother Jones Speaks to Striking Coal Miners”, on August 15, 1912 as she addressed William E. Glasscock, Governor of the State of West Virginia (Jones 69). Mary Harris Jones, benevolently known as Mother Jones, dedicated her life to the inequalities that coal miners and children faced during this era. Despite her many hardships she took a stand for making a progressive change. Mother Jones

trust in God and his everlasting perseverance, which lead him to great success. Washington’s impact will never be forgotten. Astoundingly, Booker T. Washington’s childhood gives no indication of future brilliance. Born on a slave tobacco farm in Virginia, he has no idea of his actual birthdate until his brother informs him it was April 5, 1856. Washington notes that he had a close relationship with his mother, although she had little time to care

born February 13th 1977 Rand West Virginia. Randy Moss's mom is Maxine Moss. Randy Moss's dad is Randy Pratt. Randy Moss's brother is Eric Moss. Randy Moss's sister is Nutisia Moss. Randy Moss grew up in Rand West Virginia. Randy Moss attended DuPont High School and Riverside High School. Randy Moss played football, basketball and basketball, he was also on the Riverside High School debate and track team." (Biography.com)College"Randy Moss attended Marshall University Collage. Randy Moss's receiving

My mom did everything in her power to make ends meet. After my brother graduated, my mother moved 500 miles away to Connecticut. I grew up in West Virginia, this resulted in me not wanting to move. I moved in with my father my freshman year. My father was constantly distracted from drugs and alcohol. At this time, I was half way through high school. I realized that I could not live with him anylonger

Mary Jackson was born April 9, 1921, Hampton, Virginia, U.S.A. She was a math genius and an aerospace engineer. most importantly she was the first African American female engineer to work and be the first flight engineers for NASA. Mary Jackson attended school and graduated with high honors. She persuades and earned her degree in mathematics and physical science at the Hampton Institute (which is now Hampton University) in 1942. Mary worked a series of jobs from being a teacher to bookkeeper

writer. He was also an African American Teacher. Woodson helped write the book “The Mis-Education of the Negro.” He is also recognized as the father of Black History Month Woodson was born in December 19, 1875. He was born in New Canton, Virginia. His father was James Henry Woodson. His mother was Anne Eliza Riddle. His father was a sharecropper. Young Woodson was the fourth of seven children. When he was little he focused on helping his family. His job was being a sharecropper

The major events that happen in one’s lifetime can have a great effect on the owner of that life. For example, a person finding themselves constantly surrounded by liars can alter their ability to trust another individual in the future. We may not put much thought into how much detail our lives hold or how each action, word, and decision impacts us as well as others around us. According to those observing “unstable” lives, they might wrongly give an accusation of a person having a mental illness

East Liverpool, Ohio is an extremely little town that's filled with extraordinary memories, family, and history; however, I would choose to move away. this area is home to my mother and her family. Not to mention, I have lived here for thirteen years now and I have made several great friends. A few years ago, my parents divorced and my mother moved out. Nonetheless, I believe that it has made myself mature much faster than the people around me. The town of East Liverpool is full of poverty and

He was born in South Korea in 1984 and became a permanent US resident in 1992.Cho picks up a Walther P-22 pistol he purchased online on February 2 from an out-of-state dealer at JND Pawn shop in Blacksburg, across the street from Virginia

These were The Declaration of Independence and The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. He soon became appointed by Congress to a five-person committee in charge of writing The Declaration of Independence. The other four members included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston