His leadership has made him seem one step ahead of both allies and competitors, which has given people the confidence to trust his leadership for many important roles he has been appointed in. In an interview with Oren Harari, Colin Powell stated his 18 principles for great leadership which applies to his success and when asked what you need for success, in two words he replied “hard work” showing his determination in any task at hand. Even after he retired he has still maintained his leadership to help others especially through the United Nations. His determination has leaded him to become one of the greatest African American icons of our time and deserves this respect and
Jayan Bhaila Shrestha African American Literature GLL 237 Prof. Elsie Colon 06/06/2013 It is Malcolm X, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, freedom fighter, warrior-priest and prophet, opener of a new way to understand ourselves and the world, who taught the indispensability of an effective knowledge of history which in turn becomes both an invaluable resource and worthy reward. Indeed, he said “of all our studies, history is best qualified to reward our research.” History, he taught, is not only a resource necessary to understand the past, i.e., “the origins and causes of things” and their development thru time. It also enables us to “understand the present and be prepared for the future.” Malcolm also understood history as a necessary corrective for
The civil rights movement was a revolution that united our nation for a second time. Without the movement and everyone who believed in it and knew it was important, our society today would have a completely different outlook from the one it has now. The civil rights movement was one of the most important series of events in America's history. The video 'Eyes on the Prize' reminds us that it wasn't long ago that our nation was divided and only saw in black and white. Separate
The actions of the Hyksos forced the Egyptians to become more conscious of security, adopt military policies, and reform the Egyptian army. The impacts of the Hyksos on this era are said to have driven the Egyptians to their golden age. The Hyksos had established their rule in the North of Egypt from Avaris to Cusae, and had strong ties and contacts with Nubia (the kingdom of Kush), Syria-Palestine and Crete. It was through these alliances that the Hyksos were able to eventually surround the Theban kingdom and control the trading routes between Thebes and Nubia. Because of the oppression caused by the Hyksos, Egypt now had their first true enemy.
They praised Washington and called the school “the greatest institution of its kind in the world.” Washington in turn emphasized the support and encouragement that he received from local whites. The model-community idea furthered Washington’s goal of making Tuskegee Institute a demonstration of the industry and good character of blacks, and example of what they could do when given opportunity and good leadership.” (Norrell 22) The above quote is from Robert J. Norrell’s Reaping the Whirlwind. This quote is from the beginning of the book describing the Tuskegee Institute which was one of the first major civil rights victories for blacks in Alabama. The Tuskegee Institute would not only
20. The expansion began with Muhammad traveling from mecca to medina. He was able to expand his empire because of muhammads 4 rightly guided caliphates which taught people to act good and defend their country and because of the muslims offering opportunities to persecuted people. Muhammad later came back to Mecca and took over the people inhabiting it. He then built a vast and prosperous empire.
His works and contributions are studied today by both Jewish and non-Jewish scholars. “Maimonides is the most influential Jewish thinker of the Middle Ages, and quite possibly of all time” (Time Magazine). His impact on Judaism can be seen in the above quotes as people are praising him for the significant contributions he made to Judaism. His works are widely taught outside the Jewish world and within the Jewish world and his ethical writings inform Jewish thought to this day. His writings influenced later Christian philosophers such as Albert the Great and Thomas Aquinas.
A Teacher’s Perseverance Escarment 1 “We in the United States are fortunate to have a school system that is a tribute to your communities and to our faith in American youth,” that quote started the film to install an idea into the viewers mind that education can be achieved through perseverance and faith. Blackboard Jungle seemed to be the perfect title for this 1950’s film, the title itself is an internal metaphor. Teaching in and of it’s self is one of the most challenging professions one can have. The job doesn’t get any easier if you are trying to teaching at North Manual High School with an all boy’s class of street thugs and delinquents. Well that’s what Richard Dadier, the protagonist of the story, had to work
It has been nationally and internationally proclaimed that the United States presidential election of 2008 was a historical election. The election can be considered historical for many reasons, most notably because the first African American president was elected. However, on a grander scale, the election of 2008 has brought about a significant party realignment with a powerful Democrat Party now dominating the fallen Republican Party. Conservatives, whose traditional stance is against change, found themselves voting for a very liberal candidate campaigning for change, Barack Obama. Barack Obama’s ability to garner many voters from the Republican Party, particularly conservatives, caused his landslide win in the presidential election and reflects the current shifting of party loyalties in the American political landscape.
Many look to George Washington for the great things he accomplished in his lifetime. Winning the War for American Independence, being the first president, and shaping the way the Constitution was written and how the federal government was formed are all attributable to him. However, from his youth, he was a man who focused on the little details in his life predicted his behavior in large situations as they were presented to him. The mentality and experience he had from such a young age made him into the great leader he was. People who were under him as president must have enjoyed having a loyal educated president who knew what he was doing.