Billie Holliday's Life

She was named one of the most influential jazz singers ever because even if she was having troubles with her voice she made an amazing performance CBS television broadcast ‘The Sound of Jazz’ and because she was just an all around amazing jazz vocalist. To become famous, she performing in a Harlem Jazz Club when John Hammond, a producer, discovered her and was having her record with Berry Goodman, an up-and-coming clarinetist. Holiday achieved many things in her life. In 2000, she was put in the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.’ Her single ‘Riffin’ the Scotch’ was in the ‘top 10 hits’ in 1934.

Harlean Carpenter was born on March 3, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her father was a successful dentist and her mother had dreams of being an actress. Because of her mother’s dream she ended up divorcing her husband and moving to Hollywood with her daughter. Harlean’s mother never let her see her dad but she would sneak out to see him anyway throughout her years.

She was very talented and recognized for her talent. She also was laughed at in her life. However, she just kept going and stayed true to herself. This was my essay on Betty Marie and her life, and how she stayed true to herself no matter

Starting with the Great Depression: The Great Depression was a major stock market crash that began in 1929 and went on for several years. People were left with no money and they were forced to sell everything they had, which meant they didn’t have a place to stay and sometimes families would have to separate due to the Great Depression. Afterwards became World War II. WWII may have had an impact on her life and art because it was a hard time for everybody, even for years after. It was a hard time in America, but it created a major change within our country.

The Evolution of Billie Wind People have to learn about their religion and past. Billie Wind is part of the wind tribe. Her tribe believes in serpents, little men, talking creatures, and the creator. This lead to Billie Wind getting punished into the Everglades for doubting her tribe’s belief. Throughout her adventure, she learns from nature.

She thrived and cultivated in the stubborn, considerate person who many people supported. Her actions inspired other women to be reporters and for them to be accepted. Throughout her entire life, Nellie Bly suffered and persevered through all her difficulties, gaining many admirers and fame for her generosity and

Born as Freda Josephine McDonald on June 3, 1906, in Saint Louis. Her mother had dreams of becoming a music-hall dancer, but gave them up to become a mother and washerwoman and her father abandoned them when she was an infant. Most of her time as a youth was spent in poverty. To help support her family, she started cleaning houses and babysitting at the age of eight often being mistreated. At the age of 13 she ran away from home, found work as a waitress at a club where she met her first husband Willie Wells, who she divorced only weeks later.

Billie’s life became filled with training, she would listen to any coach that might know anything about Bobby’s tactic. The other demand on her time was interviews lots and lots of interviews. During an Interview Billie said,” I told them I never thought women were better than men, and that the top man in tennis would beat the top woman. I was playing to prove that men and women had the same entertainment value, which is why we should be paid equally” (King 26). That was not what the press wanted to hear, so it all got swept under the rug.

Little Dickie Moore was known to fans around the world, but one of his biggest career highlights was his time in front of the camera on the “Our Gang” comedy show also known as “The Little Rascals.” According to Deadline on Friday, the passing of the talented actor has fans sad as he was a beloved actor who was known for his impact during the early years of television. The entertainer had a number of accolades in the entertainment business and many of them were firsts in the entertainment world. According to Fox News on Friday, Dickie Moore was the first boy to play Shirley Temple’s boyfriend on screen and he gave her first screen kiss in the 1942 film "Miss Annie Rooney."

Eleanor Roosevelt, with her informal speech, the Adoption of the Declaration of Human Rights (1948), explains her opinion on the importance of the declaration and how we need to treat freedom has a right not a privilege. Eleanor supports her speech by using euphemism, apostrophe, and anadiplosis. Eleanor's purpose for the speech is to address the United Nations about human rights and its importance in the world. She formally addresses this speech to the United Nations, World War II victims, and all victims in the world. Eleanor was born October 11, 1884 has Anna Eleanor Roosevelt in New York, New York.

Often referred to as "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most popular female jazz singers in the United States. Throughout her career, Ella was awarded thirteen Grammys and sold over 40 million albums. With a voice that not only encompassed a large range, but a dynamic and powerful sound, Ella could sing almost anything from scatting to the popular tunes of her day. She performed in the top venues all around the world to packed houses, with audiences as diverse as the music she created. Ella came from a small town and impoverished family, but through her talent and determination, skyrocketed to fame creating a legacy that has withstood the sands of time.

She was born in 1820 in Porchester County in Maryland along with 8 other siblings. She was the fifth child of her family and

On April 7th 1915, Eleanora Fagan was welcomed into the world by her young, very complicated mother and father. Her mother, a maid, was ejected from her parents apartment after they discovered her pregnancy. Her father, Clarence Holiday, who had his heart set on becoming a famous musician, exchanged his fatherly responsibilities, for a life of touring with his band and being an infrequent visitor. In the few times her father visited her, he made the observation that Elanora was a tomboy, and started to call her Bill. In an effort to be more feminine and in honor of her favorite actress and Baltimorean Billie Dove, Bill was exchanged for Billie, and the star we come to know and love was born.

The life of Dr. Dorothy Height was filled, with struggles, and hardships, but somewhat she never back down. 2. She had a golden voice, won her a scholarship from the Elks to Barnard College. B. Many people have never heard of Dr. Height, but have benefitted

Who was an aviator that accidently crashed herself ,but still pursue her dreams by flying? Bessie Coleman did and never gave up. I wanted to research Bessie Coleman because I wanted to learn more about her because she is brave, smart, intelligent, loyal, compassionate, and forgiving. To begin with, I will share what I learn about Bessie Coleman’s childhood, family, education, impact of society, awards, prizes, and contributions.