African+American+Achievers

=** African American Achievers **=



===** Write an essay in which you describe an African American Achiever, making sure to answer all of the questions below. Also, remember to have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. **=== = = 1. Why is this person's life remarkable, surprising, or amazing? 2. When and where was this person born and where did she/he grow up? What kind of childhood did this person have? Did this childhood cause her/him to act a certain way as an adult? 3. What major incidents or issues helped shape this person's life? 4. What traits or qualities did this person have that helped her/him face challenges? Do you have any of these traits, and if so, which ones? 5. What major decisions did this person have to make that affected her/his life? 6. Did this person have a support system to help her/him? Explain. 7. Did this person have any enemies or people who disagreed with her/him? Explain. 8. What impact did this person have on the lives of others? 9. Which do you think would be most important to this person: wealth, health, happiness, or fame? Explain. 10. Choose five words that describe your person. Explain why you chose these words (example: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--minister, non-violent, orator (speaker), civil rights leader, courageous).