Amy Beach Research Paper

Debbie Allen was born to Vivian Ayers and Arthur Allen on January 16, 1950. At age three she started dancing and at age four she knew she wanted to be a professional dancer. Her parents divorced in 1957, and her mother was Debbie and her siblings were encouraged to be creative and independent. In 1960, Vivian Ayers took her children to Mexico. When they came back to Texas, Debbie auditioned for the Houston Ballet School but was denied because the color of her skin. A Russian teacher at the school saw Debbie perform and secretly enrolled her. When she was sixteen, she auditioned for the North Carolina School of the Arts but was rejected because her body was “unsuited” for ballet. While she was in high school she put her studies first and went

Beth Brown is an African American woman who studied astrophysics. Astrophysics is an area of science which applies physical laws discovered on Earth to phenomena throughout the cosmos. Cosmos is the world or universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious system (Dictionary.com). Beth is a very appreciated and inspiring astronomer. An astronomer is an expert in or student of astronomy. She was an inspiration to women and minorities in encouraging them to pursue their careers in astronomy/physics. Beth Brown died at the age of 39 due to a pulmonary embolism. When she died, the astronomical community lost one of its most buoyant and caring individuals (Bregman 1).

Barbara Jordan was born on February 21, 1936 in Houston Texas. She was the youngest child of three. Her father Benjamin Jordan was a Baptist minister and warehouse clerk. Her mother, Arlyne was a maid, housewife and church teacher. Jordan went to college at the University of Texas. She graduated from college being one out of two African American women in her class. Jordan passed away from viral pneumonia on January 17, 1996. Barbara Jordan is a modern here because she is a brave woman, she overcame racism, she is also a civil rights activist.

Mollie Goodnight did all that she could throughout her whole life from taking care of her siblings right after both of her parents’ deaths, to just teaching some of her husband's farm hands how to read. Mollie tried to do her best even in the darkest of times, which is one of the reasons that she is one of the best women Texas has ever had.

Angela Ciera Barnes was born on June 1, 1998, in Salisbury, MD to Sarah Baines and Angelo Barnes. On March 7, 2017 Angela passed away surrounded by loved ones and friends.

Angela L. Shine, LMSW is a local, regional and national champion of increasing mental health awareness, especially working together with interfaith organizations and communities. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Angela currently lives in Columbus, Mississippi. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where she received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree, respectively, in social work.

Would you run away from camp and roam the world freely having no idea what you’re doing if you were stranded on an island with a naked person of the opposite gender? Well, that’s what happened to two teens named Howie and Laura. Howie and Laura went to the same camp and were stranded on an island by the other kids there. On the island they were cold, naked, humiliated, and angry. They had been lied to and they wanted revenge, so they left camp and disappeared to make everyone worry and feel guilty about letting this happen to them. While they were away, they stole from and they lied to people they didn’t even know existed. Howie and Laura were immature and foolish, they stole clothes, food, and money. They lied about who they were and caused other

The modern author I have chosen to do research on is the late Barbara Park. I chose Barbara because she wrote a series of New York Times Bestseller books that brightened my childhood called “Junie B. Jones”. Barbara Park died at the age 66, on November 15, 2013 after an over seven-year battle with ovarian cancer. She left behind her husband, Richard Park, and two biological sons named David and Steven. Also, her brother Brooke Tidswell and two grandchildren. It seems that Barbara was an actual funny and kind person in her real everyday life. But she still had a kid heart

Denise Karina Matthews formally known as Vanity, passed away at the age of 57 from kidney problems. Although Denise is known to the secular world Vanity, the lead singer in her group, Vanity 6 she left that world behind and she became born again. On Jan. 4, 1959, Denise Katrina Matthews was born to Helga Senyk and James Levia Matthews in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Her childhood was not a happy one as her father was verbally and physically abuse to her.

Melissa Walker is a mother of two children and currently living in Brooklyn, New York, she is originally from London, England (“Melissa Walker”). The genres Melissa Walker writes in are entertainment, literature and fiction, and children's books (“Melissa Walker”). Melissa’s books she has written include “Unbreak My Heart”, “Lovestruck Summer”, and “Small Town Sinners” (“Melissa C. Walker”). She also has published two series of books one of which is “Violet” that include “Violet on the Runway”, “Violet by Design”, and “Violet in Private”(“Melissa C. Walker”). The second series she has published is “Ashes” which include “Ashes to Ashes” and “Dust to Dust” (“Melissa C. Walker”). All of Melissa Walker’s books have received great ratings and haven't been turned down by many people (“Melissa C.

When I was 12 years old, I was watching the 1996 Olympics, and for the first time in my life I

Hello I am Gabrielle Adams and I am 14 years old and I was born and raised in Alpena Michigan. When I was little I have always wanted to go into visual art, performing arts, or photography. I love playing instruments. I play the bass drum in marching band and I am learning to play the violin and the electric violin. I also love taking pictures of nature. I am interested in art and the history of art. I like hanging out with my friends and listening to music. My favorite class in school is marching band.

In London England during the late 1800s, a young girl by the name of Eleanor Patton sat within the auditorium of the Royal Opera House on Bow Street WC2E 9DD. Her eyes were fixed on a beautiful soprano kneeling on the stage floor pleading for her lovers forgiveness. The rich notes that soared through the air had the little girl wholly mesmerized. She listened intently with wide eyes and a gaping mouth as the well-seasoned vocalist effortlessly glided up to a high E for the finale of her serenade. Little Ella wished she could sing as strongly and beautifully as the professional opera singer. She yearned to sing high and clear with a rich lovely tone that could charm audiences all over the world. The curtains closed indicating the end of the

South Beach is one of the hottest wedding destinations in the world. Whether you are local to the area or flying in, the Betsy South Beach in Miami, Florida is the perfect venue to host your nuptials. Built in 1942, the ocean side hotel has a vintage look and feel, with the modern conveniences you need for an unforgettable wedding. The upscale boutique has a four-column porch, wood shuttered windows and a third-story deck with a breathtaking ocean view.

Joyce Spencer is an entertainer whose range of musical genius is demonstrated in her skill as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, flutist and composer. We listen and wonder what inspiration produces the melodious compilations Spencer creates on her CD’s: “Many Colors, Sweet Dreams” and a beautiful holiday collection, “It’s Christmas Time.” Spencer shares that her muse for creating music comes from a supreme source. “I feel that this passion is a buried treasure that God placed in me and I just have to keep unearthing this treasure. Now, I am His servant, of the ‘food of music’ in the form of Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Reggae, and Blues.”