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Jackie Robinson
By Brendan
Jackie Robinson was a fantastic African American baseball player.
Jackie Robinson’s full name was Jack Roosevelt Robinson. Jackie was born
on January 31,1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He was married to Racial Issum.
They had three kids. Their names were Jackie Jr., Sharon, and David.
Sadly Jackie Jr. died In 1971. Jackie Robinson’s parents were Jerry and
Mallie Robinson. He also had three brothers and one sister. Jackie went
to UCLA. His was playing Major League Baseball. Sadly Jackie Robinson
died on October 24,1972 in Stanford Connecticut. Jackie Died of heart
problems.
Jackie Robinson played an outstanding role in African American
history. Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major
League Baseball. He broke the color barrier. He hit 137 home runs in his
carrier. Jackie played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played M.L.B. for
nine years. In 1947 he was the M.L.B. rookie of the year. Jackie
Robinson was in the military before his baseball carrier. In 1962 Jackie
was entered in the the baseball hall of fame. He played second base. He
also hit the ball 1,518 times and stole 197 basses. Jackie Robinson was
an outstanding African American baseball player.
Oprah Winfrey
by Chloe
Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko,
Mississippi. Winfrey's real name is Oprah Gale Winfrey and was nick -
named Oprah at a young age. Winfrey's first sister Patrica was born in
1955. Sadly Patrica died because of a Co- Cain addiction. Then in 1956
Winfrey's second sister was born and was also named Patrica. Oprah's
mother Vernet Lee Winfrey put her up for adoption. She also gave Oprah
up for adoption. Then Oprah ran away from the orphanage and went to live
with her grandmother Hatte Mae lee. Then at age 13 her mother wanted her
back. she was sent back only find out that she was getting sent to
father Vernon Winfrey. When she was 14 she was raped and had a son.
Sadly her son died as an infant. After her son died she ran away from
her father and moved in with her mother. Then in 1989 her mother gave
birth to a son Jeffry. Jeffry died as a baby because of AIDS- related
causes.
Oprah attended Licoln Middle School.She went to licon for two years.
She never went to Elementary School. She went to church ensted. When it
came time for high School She attended Nicholat high School. At nicholat
high School Winfrey became a Honor student. She moved to Nashville's
high school on her Senior year. Then She got an scholar ship to
Tennessee state university. Winfrey's first job was working at a Radio
station. Then she became a Show co- host. In 1983 Winfrey got her own
talk show. Known as the Oprah Whinnfrey show. Oprah takes place in
African American History by being the first black women to have her own
tv show. She was also once the first and only black women to be a
billionaire. Two fun facts are that Oprah was so smart she skipped sixth
grade. Oprah also opened a school only for girls all the way in Africa.
Oprah is a great African American Women
Ella Baker
By Hailey S.
Ella Baker worked for the civil rights for African Americans. Ella
Baker does not have a middle name but all her friends called her Ella.
Mrs. Baker was born in Norfolk,Virginia. died December 13 1986 in New
York. Ella baker married T.J Roberts in the 1930’s she was married 4
years. Ella Baker had no children. Went to school at Shaw University
helped out with the African Americans. Mrs. Baker was known as a
incredible civil rights activist. Ella Baker worked with the NAACP,
known as the Southern Christan Leadership Conference and the Student
Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. She did all that in the 1930’s. Ella
Baker started 3 organizations to help African Americans.
She worked with W.E.B. Dubious, and Thur good Marshall,Philip
Randolph,Martin Luther King Jr. She also worked with young civil right
Stalwarts know as Diane Nash Stockily Carmichael,Rosa Parks,Bob Mosses.
Ella Baker was a really confident women. Ella Baker worked with nine
incredible people that also helped in the civil rights act movement. She
also worked for Martin Luther King Jr. She helped him which was the
first president. She helped fight for her rights. While fighting for
rights she lived in New York. Her friends were Bob Mosses,Rosa Parks,
Dianne Nash, Stockily Carmichael. She had so many friends because she
was nice. Ella Baker was a amazing women.
Janet Jackson
By Ashlee C.
Ms. Jackson full name is Janet Jackson. Janet was born on May 16,1966
she was born in Gray Indiana. She didn’t die. She is living a happy life
with her husband. She dose not have kids. She has Two sisters Latoya
Jackson is the 2 oldest one of the sisters, Rebbie Jackson is the
oldest. She has 6 brother Micheal Jackson, Randy, Jackie, Marlon,
Jermaine, Joseph those are Janet Jackson family. Janet Jackson Had a
little brother Brandon Jackson who died at birth. Also Janet’s Brother
Micheal was a singer. She loved writing songs. She went to Lanai Road &
Portal middle school she left Portal because she was getting bulled. she
Graduated from Valley Professional School. She loves to sing. Janet was
a singer and a model.
The role of African American History was she is a
singer. Janet is 45 Years old. The Jackson family lost two kids Brandon
and Micheal. Micheal died June 25,2009. Her parents were proud that she
was singer. People say she has a secret daughter But nobody nose. The
place were she Recorded her song was A.M. In 1991 she signed her first
record off. This is Janet Jackson’s life.
James Nathaneiel Tony
By Gauge
James Tony is a boxing/Mma legend. James’s nickname was best guest at
lites out. He was born 1968-08-24 Grand Rapids Michigan. He is a United
States citizen. He is not dead yet. James is married and has six kids.
He has no education known of. James has no occupation. His full name is
James Nathaneiel Tony. James Tony is a great boxer.
Here is some more about James Tony. James Tony’s African American role
in history was he was the first Middle weight champion. He is also a mma
legend. some interesting facts about him are. He is a multiple division
champion. He has fought in five weight classes. Those weight classes are
middle weight To heavy weight. He earned Major world titles. Those
titles are Middle, super middle weight, and cruiser weight. James Tony
had many fans and will have many more now that this paper is done.
Mae C. Jeminson
By McKenna
Mae C. Jeminson is an extraordinary astronaut. She was born in 1977 at
Decataur, Alabama. She is 55 and retired right now. She did not get
married and has no kids. In 1977 she graduated from Stanford University
and was excepted into the NASA in 1887. Mae loved science growing up but
also loved the arts. She was inspired by Martin Luther King and his
speech. Her occupation was being a astronaut and a president of two
technology companies.
Mae C. Jeminson was the first African American to go into space and land
on the moon. She had landed on the moon in 1992, September 20. Did you
know, Mae’s family moved to Chicago, Illinois when she was only three?
Also, Mae speaks Russia, Japanese, and Swahili as well as English. Her
flight was only one of her accomplishments, because she was also a
president for two companies, she was very proud of that. Mae C. Jeminson
was a very inspiring woman.
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Michelle Obama
By: Sylvia
Michelle Obama was born on January 17, 1964 in Chicago Illinois. Her
full name is Michelle LaVaughn Obama. Mrs. Obama attended Princeton
University. Now she practices law licence. She married Barack Obama in
1992. They have two girls. There oldest is Maylia. She was born in1998.
There youngest is Sasha, she was born in 2001.Sasha’s real name is
Natasha.
Mrs. Obama`s role in African American history is she is the first black
presidents wife. She is also a role model for woman nutrition and
healthy eating. She is also the first lady. One interesting fact is she
was raised in a one-bed room apartment. Another fact is she had an older
brother Craig. They are 16 months apart in age. Sometimes people thought
they were twins. Mrs. Obama also took gifted classes. She and her
brother wanted to go to the best school possible. Michelle Obama is a
great person.
James Cleveland Owens
By Aric
James Owens was born September 12,1913 in Oakville, Alabama. James Owens
died March 31,1980, Phoenix, Arizona. James married Mnnie Ruth. He got
married when he was 15 years old. They named their first daughter,
Gloria, in 1932. They were married until Owens died. Owens Education was
he went to Ohio State university or Cleveland Ohio high school.Owens
Occupation was served as secretary of the Illinois state Athletic
commission. He did work at public relations.
James Owens role in African American history was track and field
athlete. Owens set a long jump world record. That stood over 25 years.
He won four gold medals. At 1936, Berlin Oympic games. Some interesting
facts, Hitler refused to shake hands with Owens. Because he was a
African American. At the games in Germany. Owens won four gold medals.
Owens was the fastest African American runner in the world.
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Magic Johnson
By Ben A.
Magic Johnson was a phenomenal African American basketball player.
Magic’s true name is Earvin Johnson. He was born on August 14,1959 in
Lansing Michigan. Magic was married to Earlith Kelly. He has three kids.
His two boys are Andre Johnson and Earvin Johnson III. Magic’s only
daughter is Elisa Johnson. He went to Evart high school in Lansing. He
went to MSU for his collage years. his jobs were a basketball player, an
entrepreneur, philant, a broadcaster, and a motivational speaker. Magic
was the best player in the NBA.
Magic was such a good basketball player he was one of the top
African American basketball payer ever to play basketball. When he
played for the Lakers he won an Olympic gold medal. His Main position
was point guard. He retired three times. In Magic’s carrier he got
17,707points, 6,559 rebounds, and got 10,141 assists. Magic got an M.V.P
award in his rookie season in the NBA. He got three M.V.P awards
throughout his hole career. Magic’s Biggest rival is Larry Bird. He was
one of the best basketball players of all time. Magic still does rival
basketball games with Larry Bird. Magic was one of the best African
American basketball player.
Michael Jackson
By Blake
Michael Jackson played an outstanding role in African American
history. Michael was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. His full
name was Michael Joseph Jackson, although they called him M.J. His
occupations were singer, songwriter, musician, composer, dancer,
choreographer, record producer, actor, businessman, and philanthropist.
He got married to Lisa Marie Presley on May 26, 1994 and got divorced in
1996. Then he got married a second time to Debbie Rowe on November 14,
1996. They had two children named Prince and Paris. Sadly they got
divorced on October 8, 1999. As a young child when his record making
started he was educated in his home by Rose Fine. She created a hard
curriculum for four hours. Even though he was home schooled he attended
regular school until age 11.
Michael Jackson was one of the first African American superstars. He had
embraced the spirit of all African Americans. Michael Jackson became one
of the best examples of black singers. He was nicknamed King Of Pop by
Elizabeth Taylor. She awarded him with an award at the American Music
Awards. He created two dance moves, the moonwalk and robot. Some of his
hit albums were Thriller and Bad. Thriller was nominated 12 grammy
awards and won eight. Sadly Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at age
50. His death was caused by drug overdose. Michael Jackson was one of
the best African American singers.
Chuck Berry
By Jarrett
Chuck Berry was born October 18, 1926 in San Jose California. He is now
known as the “Father Of Rock And Roll”. Chuck got an education in
Entertainment and Arts and became a singer, songwriter and a guitarist.
On October 28, 1948 he got married to a girl named Themeta.
Chuck Berry is still alive and is eighty-six years old. His hit song “
Johney B Goode” is played and sung by Michael J Fox on the movie “ Back
To The Future”. Before Chuck graduated from high school he was arrested.
Chuck also did the famous duck walk while playing the guitar. He was a
very funny guy and he’s still very funny. He is eighty-six years old and
still does the duck walk.
Chuck Berry also had other songs like “Maybellene, Run Run Rudolph, Roll
Over Beethoven and School Days. Part of Chuck’s hit song Johney B Goode
was put on the voyager one’s “Sounds Of Earth” record. Right now Chuck
has a cherry red Gibson guitar. Without Chuck Berry there wouldn’t be
rock and roll. If you look up Rock and Roll, you might see Chuck’s name
in the book. Chuck Berry was most famous in the late fiftys, when he
tarted writing songs. Chuck gets alot of different guitars. His garage
is probably full of them. So full he can’t fit his car in there. Chuck
Berry is an amazing guy.
Christopher Julius Rock lll
By: Trent E.
Christopher Julius Rock lll was a stand up comedy comedian. Mr.Rock
was born February 7, 1965 in Andrews South Carolina, U.S. He was married
to Malaak Compton Rock since November 23, 1996. Malaak is the founder
and executive director of Style Works, a non profit full-service salon
that provides free services for women leaving welfare and entering the
war force. He also has 2 daughters named Lola Simone (born June 28,
2002). Zarhra Savanah (born may 22, 2004). Malaak had a boy named
Haardaza. Mr.Rock skipped elementary and went to James Madison High
School were he was bullied alot so his parents pulled him out of school.
Mr.Rock is a american comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer
and director. He was voted in the U.S. as the 5th greatest standup
comedy of all time by comedy central. Chris Rock is a great comedian.
Christopher Julius Rock lll had a great part in American History.
His dad served in the U.S. color troops during the Civil war. He died on
March 7. After 21 years living his life. He risked his life by joining
the units. Some interesting facts about Chris Rock is he was discovered
by his idol Eddie Murphy. Chris is a high school drop out. He was born
in Andrews South Carolina , but he was raised in Brooklyn New York. He
began working in New York City comedy clubs as a young teen. Chris Rock
won three Emmy Awards this far. He once helped to compose a humor
magazine at Howard University. His grandfather was a preacher. He worked
as a bus boy, and an orderly for a mental hospital before becoming
famous. Chris had a great life with all those jobs.
Latoya Jackson
By Haley G.
Mrs. Jackson’s full name is Latoya Yvonne Jackson. Latoya was born
May 29, 1956, in Gray Indiana. She never died. Latoya Jackson married a
guy named Jack Gordan in the late 80’s and the early 90’s. Her Family
facts are, the Jackson’s had 10 kids. One died at birth. His name was
Brandon Jackson. Now they have 9 kids, 6 boys and 3 girls. The brothers
names are Jackie, Michael, Marlon, Jermaine, Joseph, and Randy Jackson,
and Latoya’s 2 sisters are Rebbie, and Janet Jackson. Latoya is a
incredible singer she wrote allot of song.
Role in the African American History was she is a
singer, entertainer, and is best known as a member of the musical
Jackson Family. In the Jackson family hey have some thing called the
Jackson 5. Latoya was one of the Jackson 5 but not any, because she
wrote something about her husband that he is already dead. She also was
talking about her family too. Latoya’s two interesting facts are, she
was famous as some of her siblings. Latoya’s musical success includes
the album
Feel the Funk
which made to the Top 40 of the R&B chart and her other song
Hearts don’t lie
made it to number 56 in 1984. Latoya was a famous African American
singer.
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