There are many people who have helped shape Florida the way it is today, and becoming the first Hispanic-American mayor of a large city in the United States is a great way to do that. This is just what Maurice Ferre did in 1973 when he became the mayor of Miami, Florida. Ferre, who was born in Puerto Rico, got his education in Southern Florida. He held many political offices before becoming the mayor of Miami for 12 years. When Ferre was mayor he made many changes to the way of life in Florida, including helping Hispanic-Americans become a larger part of American politics than ever before. Maurice Ferre was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Before he could go on the do so many great things, Ferre had to get his education. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico before he came to the United States. He got his education in Florida, which is where he has lived since. He got his MBA degree in finance at the University of Miami, where he also got his BSAE, according to Vote Smart. He earned multiple degrees that would help him in the future to hold so many political offices. Ferre’s …show more content…
education was one of the most important step he took in helping him to become the mayor of Miami. Next, Ferre held many offices before becoming mayor.
He was a Florida representative, as well as a commissioner. According to the Huffington Post, “In 1966, he became a Florida State Representative and later served as the Commissioner of Miami.” This shows that he had experience with politics before becoming mayor. When Ferre became mayor, he inspired people to participate in their communities. According to Florida International University, “His career has been marked by a style of public service that encourages people of widely different views and philosophies to work together in the name of the common good and progress.” This shows that he used his influence as mayor to encourage people of all different political views and ethnicities to work together to make Miami a better place to live. Ferre held many political offices, and as mayor he inspired the people of Miami to help their
community. Maurice Ferre is a very influential Hispanic-American who has left a very large impact on Florida forever. He was a state representative, he was the commissioner of Miami, and was the mayor of Miami, which made him the first Hispanic-American mayor of a large United States city. Ferre worked hard in the name of progress to make Miami a more healthy community, and he inspired Floridians to help improve their state. Florida as a whole is better because of Ferre’s contributions to society.
“Winter lies too long in country towns; hangs on until it is stale and shabby, old and sullen” (“Brainy Quotes” 1). In Edith Wharton’s framed novel, Ethan Frome, the main protagonist encounters “lost opportunity, failed romance, and disappointed dreams” with a regretful ending (Lilburn 1). Ethan Frome lives in the isolated fictional town of Starkfield, Massachusetts with his irritable spouse, Zenobia Frome. Ever since marriage, Zenobia, also referred to as Zeena, revolves around her illness. Furthermore, she is prone to silence, rage, and querulously shouting. Ethan has dreams of leaving Starkfield and selling his plantation, however he views caring for his wife as a duty and main priority. One day, Zeena’s cousin, Mattie Silver, comes to assist the Frome’s with their daily tasks. Immediately, Mattie’s attractive and youthful energy resuscitates Ethan’s outlook on life. She brings a light to Starkfield and instantaneously steals Ethan’s heart; although, Ethan’s quiet demeanor and lack of expression causing his affection to be surreptitious. As Zeena’s health worsens, she becomes fearful and wishes to seek advice from a doctor in a town called Bettsbridge giving Ethan and Mattie privacy for one night. Unfortunately, the night turns out to be a disastrous and uncomfortable evening. Neither Ethan nor Mattie speaks a word regarding their love for one another. Additionally, during their dinner, the pet cat leaps on the table and sends a pickle dish straight to the floor crashing into pieces. To make matters worse, the pickle dish is a favored wedding gift that is cherished by Zeena. Later, Zeena discovers it is broken and it sends her anger over the edge. Furious, Zeena demands for a more efficient “hired girl” to complete the tasks ar...
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born on August 13, 1926, near Birάn in Cuba’s Eastern Oriente Province to a wealthy sugar plantation owner and a mother who was a domestic servant to his father’s first wife (Source A). Castro was the third of six children and was raised in prominently wealthy circumstances that allowed him to attend well known and well revered schools like Belen Jesuit Prep. (Source A). He was a man that could not be just labeled solely by one phrase or one convenient definition, he was loved by supporters of communist rule and he was also a face feared by many Cubans. He held multitudes of titles to countless different people, ranging from honorable military leader to a protruding symbol of the communist revolution in Latin America that was feared by the Cuban people and Americans alike.
Ron Mueck has a particular unique set of skills from the commercial world that he can apply to his art. The amount of surface detail Ron uses in his work brings the audience closer and personal to their feelings of emotions. This is achieved by the detail that he displays with scarps or cuts, the vein’s on a hand which causes the spectator to be mesmerized by the art. When you stare at his art for a long period of time, you will then begin to understand the beauty accompanied with the elegance of his style. Playing with scale, sets the audience up for an experience of an emotional shock that will mentally disrupt our understanding. Making a life size scale of someone or something seems to boring for Ron. The technique Ron uses is interesting in the sense that he creates these mannequins that are extremely hyperrealistic that when you are in the presence of one of them, you may believe that they are alive. Even know they could stand anywhere from 1 to 8 feet high.
Fidel Castro was born on August 19, 1926, in Birán, Cuba. He spent most of his younger years on his father's farm with his brothers and sisters. Then, he attended Belen, a famous Jesuit boarding school, and excelled in sports, history, geography, and debate (Press 11-13). In 1945, Castro began law school at the University of Havana and became very involved in politics. Later, In July 1953, Castro led about 120 men in an attack on the Moncada army barracks in Santiago de Cuba. The assault failed and Batista’s troops succeeded. During the course of the battle, Castro was captured an...
The famous deaf person that I chose is Laurent Clerc being the first deaf teacher of the deaf in America. He was born December 26, 1785 in France and he had become deaf at the age of one. He was involved in an incident when he was left in his high chair for a few minutes by a fire and happened to fall off leading him to burn the side of his face. However, because of the scar that got left behind from the burn had permanently made name sign for him which was two fingers brushed against his right cheek. At the age of seven his parents believed that his deafness could be treated with injections but, in the end learned there was no cure. During his childhood he did not attend any schooling to learn how to write nor read. His family communicated with him through gestures because, he didn’t know sign language as well.
For my writing essay i am writing about Julian Newman. Julian Newman is an example of a person who works hard and tries to be the the best. He doesn’t Give up, If something is burdensome he doesn’t give up he tries and fix his problem Why i chose him? He is very intense of what he does he does really skilled level training that's probably why he is very good at what he does. And not that, he is only about 15 years old being very skilled of what he does. He is 15 doing intense training. What’s your excuse of giving up?
Xavier Becerra was born on January 26, 1958 in Sacramento, California. Becerra is the child of some working-class immigrants. He grew up in a one room house along with his three sisters hat he had. He graduated from C.K McClatchy High School in 1976 which is located in Sacramento. He was basically born and raised in Sacramento, California. Xavier was the first one of all four children to graduate from college. He graduated in 1984 from Stanford University, earning his J.D from Standford's Law School, he also attended the University of Salamanca, which is located in Salamanca, Spain. Becerra worked with the Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts before returning to California. Becerra also worked for a short time as an Administrative assistant for the California State Senator Art Torres in 1986. In 1987-1990, Becerra was also a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice from 1987-1990. As of now, he is married to his lovely wife Carolina Reyes and he has three children. He is an American Politican, which he also earn a degree in Economics. Growing...
Francisco was born into a noble family in Spain circa 1510, but because he was the younger son of the family he went to look for wealth elsewhere. He had decided to travel to New Spain (which is now Mexico) in 1535. He went to there with the viceroy of spain, Antonio de Mendoza. He became a governor of a powerful, important province in New Spain, Nueva Galicia. He was put into this position because others noticed his ability to subduing
Holt Renfrew, known today as Canada’s elite high end retailer started out as a simple hat and fur shop in 1837 Quebec City. Offering top quality cosmetic brands and fashion designers, both local and imported (Prada, Gucci, Armani, etc.), Holt Renfrew provides a uniquely upscale shopping experience for both Canadian men and women. Operating ten stores in Canada, Holt Renfrew offers everything from classics to the most current trends in fashion.
Tilman Fertitta is an American television personality and the billionaire businessman. He is the chairman, CEO, and sole owner of Landry’s, Inc which is one of the largest restaurant corporations in the U.S. He is also the owner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Houston Rockets. His birth name is Tilman Joseph Fertitta. Fertitta is of American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity.
The lower North Shore of Sydney is home to Mosman, which is considered one of Sydney’s grandest suburbs. Mosman is a mere eight kilometres from the central business district via the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Once you’re in Mosman, you have very little reason to leave the suburb unless you work in the CBD or another suburb. What are these amenities that make Mosman so grand?
Fidel did his schooling in private boarding schools and grew up in a very wealthy background, which was a rare being in Cuba at the time. Fidel was gifted in school and was initially more interested in sports than in schoolwork. He was a pitcher on the baseball team at El Colegio de Belen, the school he attended. After he graduated in 1945, he went to the University of Havana and entered law school. In law school he organized violent gangs pursued to achieve a mixture of
Vice Mayor Herbert M Bautista is probably one of the youngest officials of the country who has had a long and fruitful experience in government and the youth movement.
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Firstly, Ralph Roister Doister is a comedy play that was written in the 1550’s and it is based on the Latin comedy of Plautus and Terence, it featured the first roman or Latin Character presented in an English play at that time and regarded as the first play in English language due to its popularity among audience back then. Moreover, the play was played in a London school, where the author itself was the master. The description of the play is an interlude in the prologue, which means dramatic entertaining forms that are driven to a context with no boundaries of moral themes. The major story and events of the play in a summary, Matthew merrygreeke that lives a high-end life at the expense of Ralph Roister Doister, noting the exploiting action.