Everyone has someone they look up to as their “hero,” whether it’s their teacher, parents, or historical figures. Heroes are people who are selfless, persevering and go through many difficulties and impact people’s lives. In today’s world, many young people look up to their favorite TV star and idolize them as their hero. However, celebrities are not real heroes, real heroes are people like Eleanor Roosevelt, one of America’s most inspirational women, and Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist. As generations pass, young people start to forget about their real heroes. Eleanor Roosevelt and Rosa Parks both exemplify the qualities and traits of a hero, as well as have worked hard for the title and reputation they have today. To start, Eleanor Roosevelt …show more content…
According to The Story Behind the Bus, Rosa Parks was a noble and respected woman who was willing to sacrifice things in her own life for a better future for future generations. Back then, African Americans were segregated from white people and the only place that people could not segregate was public transportation because of the sheer cost, “Bus and train companies couldn't afford separate cars and so blacks and whites had to occupy the same space,” (Ford 12). Even then on public transportation, there was an unspoken rule where black people had to sit in the back of the bus while white people would sit in the front. “When a white man entered the bus, the driver (following the standard practice of segregation) insisted that all four blacks sitting just behind the white section give up their seats so that the man could sit there.” (Ford, 11). This was enforced by firearms that the bus drivers possessed. Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat because she was tired of being treated this way, knowing that she could face harsh consequences. This shows the heroic trait of making sacrifices for the greater good. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt was an atraumatic and driven woman who also thought of sacrificing her independence for others.Eleanor Roosevelt worked extremely hard to gain her independence and form interests of her own. Before she became First Lady, she spoke at lectures and broadcasts. According to the text, she was willing to not share her opinion on not wanting to become First Lady and live in the White House as she never wanted to be an obstacle in her husband’s career. “From the personal standpoint, I did not want my husband to become president,” she later confessed. “It was pure selfishness on my part, and I never mentioned my feelings on the subject to him.” (Freedman 51). This
People can be heros to Dr. King if they believe in themselves. According to Dr.King all heros need to be brave. “...with the noble sense of purpose that enables them to face jeering,and hostile mobs,and with agonizing loneliness that characterizes the life of the pioneer.”(30) In this quote Dr.King explains that a hero faces many obstacles on their journey. But heroes face their journey with courage and bravery. Rosa Parks was a woman that had enough of segregation. “I was forty-two. No,the only tired I was,was tired of giving in…. He asked was I going to stand up. I said No.”(6-7) This quote from Rosa Parks explained that she wasn’t afraid to say no. Dr. King calls Rosa Parks a hero for her courage in the fight against segregation. For Dr.King heroes face their obstacles with confidence and courage.
Rosa Parks was a African American woman who sat in the front of the bus after a long hard day at work. As she traveled on the bus back home, a Caucasian male approached and asked her to get up from her seat to go to the back of the bus because he wanted to sit there. Instead of avoiding the trouble and just going to the back of the bus, she decided to stay where she was . Due to the time period, because of her not giving her seat up to the gentlemen, she was arrested and charged with civil disobedience. After her arrest was made a boycott would ensue
UNICEF is an organization that helps people in need such as children, and women who have less rights. UNICEF is looking for a new goodwill ambassador and Eleanor Roosevelt would be the perfect choice. They are looking for someone that has very strong and good character traits. Eleanor’s traits are nothing but good. Although some people may think that Malcom X would be a better choice due to his perseverance, but Eleanor would be the best choice because she is very strong, kind, and selfless.
Rosa Parks What’s a hero? A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities. Hero’s can also be someone who has made a change in the world and or a society like Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks is considered a hero because of all the things she went through and made happen throughout her life.
As the wife of a popular United States president, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City, October 11, 1884, and died November 7, 1962. She was an active worker for social causes. She was the niece of President Theodore Roosevelt, and was raised by her maternal grandmother after the premature death of her parents. In 1905 she married her cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt. They had six children, but one of them died in infancy. Although she was extremely shy, Eleanor worked hard and became a well known and admired humanitarian. (Webster III, 100).
Life - Rosa Parks was born only a month before world war one started in Europe on February 4, 1913. Parks mother worked as a school teacher in Tuskegee, Alabama. James McCauley, Rosa's dad was a carpenter. They lived in Tuskegee and owned farmland of their own. After Sylvester was born, Rosa's little brother, her father left them and went off to live in another town. He had been cheated out of his farmland by a white man and couldn't support the family any longer. Rosa her mother and her brother then moved to live with her grandparents on a farm in Pinelevel, which lay between Tuskegee and Montgomery, Alabama. It was a small plot of land, but it kept them all fed. From this point on Rosa was mainly brought up by her Grandparents with the assistance of her mother. Rosa gave up school when she came close to graduating, around the same time Rosa got married. Raymond Parks married Rosa McCauley December 18, 1932. He was a barber from Wedowee County, Alabama. He had little formal education but a thirst for knowledge. Her husband, Raymond Parks, encouraged her to finish her courses. In 1934 she received her diploma from Alabama State College. She was happy that she completed her education but had little hope of getting a better job. When Rosa had finished school she was lucky enough to get a job as a seamstress in a local sewing factory. Prior to the bus incident Rosa was still fighting. She had run-ins with bus drivers and was evicted from buses. Parks recalls the humiliation: "I didn't want to pay my fare and then go around the back door, because many times, even if you did that, you might not get on the bus at all. They'd probably shut the door, drive off, and leave you standing there."
In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Once you put your mind towards a goal, it is pretty impossible to fail at achieving it. As a leader you must set goals for yourself, and in return these goals will benefit you in the long run. Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the greatest leaders of her time. She is not just known for being the first lady, but also her achievements and hard work for social justice. Her leadership can be viewed and learned for many years to come.
PATRIOTISM OR HATE-RIOTISM? Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood and good will, and a constant and earnest striving toward the principles and ideals on which this country was founded.” Growing up in one of the most patriotic countries in the world, The United States of America, patriotism is everywhere. Patriotism is defined as devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty. Whether it’s expressed through hanging the U.S flag outside one’s house, a bumper sticker on the back of a car, supporting one of the many sports teams with the American colors, or even serving in the military.
Rosa Parks risked her life everyday by being a leader and role model in her community. Rosa and her husband were both fired from their jobs and they had no income, which meant they had no money for their family. To make things worse Parks was getting threatening calls and it got to the point of
Heroes and leaders have long had a popular following in literature and in our own imaginations. From Odysseus in ancient Grecian times to May Parker in Spider-man Two, who states, “We need a hero, courageous sacrificing people, setting examples for all of us. I believe there’s a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble” (Raimi, 2004). Organizations need heroes, too. We call them organizational leaders. The study of organizational leadership, then, is really the study of what makes a person a successful hero. Or, what processes, constructs, traits, and dynamics embody the image of a successful leader.
To help our fellow man, and to live life courageously.” (“Abraham Lincoln a Courageous Man”). Abraham Lincoln stood up for what he believed was right and attempted, with a success, to end slavery. During this time, many people in the South did not agree with him which caused chaos for Lincoln to deal with. Even with the chaos, he never wavered in his decision and continued to push for what he thought was right. Years later Lincoln’s impact was seen during the American civil rights movement. Rosa Parks, an African American women who lived in Alabama, showed major courage on a bus she was riding. “Parks is famous for her refusal on December 1, 1955 to obey bus driver James Blake’s demand that she relinquish her seat to a white man.” (“Rosa Parks Biography”). This showed courage because the other three people that were sitting with her decided to just listen to the bus driver instead of standing up for something that they believe in. She wanted to prove a point to the people even if the resulting factor was her arrest and
Although Eleanor Roosevelt served as first lady from 1932 to 1945, her influence lasted much longer than expected. Eleanor became her husband’s ears and eyes during her husband’s presidency and aided human rights during her entire life. She did what no other First Lady, or woman had dared to do before; she challenged society’s wrong doings. Many respected her; President Truman had called her “the First Lady of the World (Freedman, 168).” Eleanor Roosevelt was an amazing first lady who helped her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, run the country.
Rosa Parks was a member of the NAACP, lived in Montgomery Alabama, and rode the public bus system. In the south, during this time the buses were segregated which meant that black people had to ride in the back of the bus behind a painted line. White people entered the front of the bus and were compelled to sit in front of the painted line. Most buses at the time had more room for white riders who used the service less than the black ridership. Yet, they could not cross the line even if the seats in the front were empty (Brown-Rose, 2008). Rosa Parks made a bold statement when she sat in the “white section” of a Montgomery bus. She was asked to surrender her seat to a white man, but she did not move and was soon arrested. Her brave action started the Montgomery bus Boycott, with the help of the NAACP, none other than Dr. Martin Luther King’s leadership as part of the Montgomery Improvement Association. As its President, he was able spread the word quickly which brought national attention to the small town of Montgomery’s bus Boycott. The boycott was televised and brought so much attention that the United States Supreme Court ruled that segregation on public transportation was unconstitutional; a success spurring a more
Rosa Parks, was a Civil Rights activist who was best known for the incident on the Montgomery bus. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat for a white male who demanded she seat herself in the ‘appropriate colored’ space located at the back of the bus for black men and women. Her defiance to the law that day became known to the world.
Leadership is seen as a process by which one individual influences others toward the attainment of group or organizational goals. It is a social influence process, which involves voluntary action on the part of followers and it is always purposeful and goal-oriented. Leadership deals with influence and is not the same as management, which includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.