Lanita R. Dobbins ENC 1101 – 12 December 7, 2013 Janice Bryant Howroyd: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - The ACT 1 Group There are a number of millionaires, and even billionaires, in the United States; but many of them are not as well-known as the ones on television and movie screens, especially those who are African-American women. When thinking of female millionaires and billionaires, Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart are some of the top names that come to mind. Those two women have earned their riches through fame and endorsements, not much from actual hard work and no spotlights, yet they are labeled as role models. For someone who wants to become a successful entrepreneur, and wants to learn how to start from scratch, a great
Ellen Ellen Lee DeGeneres is a famous actress, talk show host, and comedian. She will be known in the annual woman’s banquet for all her achievements and accomplishments. She was born in January 26th, 1958 at Metairie, Louisiana. DeGeneres is being honored from opening out her gayness to the whole world. I think Ellen Degeneres is a very strong and brave woman to come out with a secret like that.
This show has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history. Not only has she been ranked the richest African-American of the 20th century, but also the greatest black philanthropist in American history. Oprah was born into big poverty in Mississippi. She spent her first years on her grandmother's farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi, while her mother looked for work in the North. At the age of six is when all the
[19] He was also ranked the 88th greatest artist of all time by Rolling Stone. [20] Jay-Z married American R&B singer Beyoncé in 2008. [21] They have a daughter named Blue Ivy Carter, born January 7,
She believed in empowering women and is known today as a strong feminist icon. Cameron Russell: a Victoria’s secret model that gives TED talks about the fashion industry’s obsession with beauty and weight and is also a great inspiration and spokeswoman for young girls today. Angelina Jolie: a 21-century feminist that was named as the most powerful celeb in the world today and brings together every aspect of female empowerment and liberation. Gloria Steinem: an American feminist, journalist and political activist who became nationally recognized as a leader of and spokeswoman for the feminist movement in the late 1960s. Nellie McClung: a Canadian feminist, politician, author, and social activist who was one of the “Famous Five” Alberta women who initiated and won the person’s case to have women recognized as persons under the BNA Act.
Throughout 38 years of living, being a single mother, working the same career for 17 years, and fighting breast cancer still has not strangled the liveliness from Daphne’s spirits. In the beginning, Daphne got pregnant with her first child at the age of 15. She and her son lived with her mother who offered little to no help with caring for her child. Daphne having received little assistance with raising her son, got her to her first job. Burger King, a minimum wage job, paid for daycare and everything her son needed.
Whitney Huston Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, The Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. I think that Whitney Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists. She has sold approximately 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. Even I have heard of her name since I was young.
Hello Kitty was soon on her way to become a celebrity. “Although, Hello Kitty was originally conceived as a character that would only appeal to pre-teen girls. She is no longer regarded as for children only. Along with the likes of Coke and Nike, she has become a brand of recognition.” (Walker) Not only was she popular among the young girls, she is now loved by everyone of all shape, size, and color. “The sales of Hello Kitty merchandise now account for half of Sanrio’s billion dollar empire with her face adorning over 50,000 products, and being sold in more than 60 countries.”(Walker) Simple products such as coin purses, jewelry, and skateboard decks have became popular in sales.
In the year 2005, she was voted "Most Desirable Woman" by the website AskMen.com. Adriana ranked 7th on FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2007. Lastly, she was in People Magazines 100 Most Beautiful People in the World in May 2007. Many people love the way she looks and she is beautiful to many people. Thirdly, Adriana struts her stuff on the runway better than anybody out there.
Regardless if it’s 2012 or 1950, young girls struggle with self-confidence issues. Marilyn Monroe was not the skinniest girl ever and she loved her body. She put out the message that tall, short, skinny, fat, white, or black you should always love the body you were given. One of her famous quotes was, “I’m living proof that you can still be adored by thousands, even