Most of us know Miss Diana Ross, an African American performer. Her acting and singing career is what lead her to fame. She goes by the nickname of Miss Ross. Here is something you may not know, her birth name is Diane Ernestine Earle Ross. However her birth certificate says Diana. She was born and raised here in Detroit, Michigan. Where most babies in Detroit are delivered so was she, Hutzel Women’s Hospital. On March 26, 1944 a star entered the city with much more potential than anyone would have
Diana Ross and Madonna are both successful music artists that are influential to the music industry. Diana Ross’s career started at the top with her group members in The Supremes. Madonna also shared the same success as she reached the top of charts during the 1980s. They both encountered a significant loss of one of their parents that affected them deeply. They have each been married twice in which neither marriage worked out. These women are iconic legends who made way for other women who pursued
through decades to inspire. Diana Ross, a maximalist fashionista and music career commenced in the 1960’s with an iconic women group called The Supremes. Presumably, The Supremes engraved their inspirational role in pop culture forever. Ultimately, not only was pop culture affected by Diana Ross, but the fashion industry would be influenced too. Accordingly, Diana Ross resumed her music career solo and presented herself to the world extravagantly. No doubt, Diana Ross still incorporated embellished
Motown of course, stands for more than just historic music. The label and it’s remarkable legacy is a reflection is the hard work of dedicated individuals overcoming incredible obstacles to achieve a great success. Because Detroit, has long been known as the “Motor City”, Gordy in tribute what he felt like was down-home quality of the warm, soulful people he grew up around, used town in place of city. Which gave him the contraction “Motown” and the perfect name for his company and new label “Motown”
Berry Gordy I think that Berry Gordy was a great business person because he managed to break boundaries and has become to the largest and most successful black-owned business in America. His Beginnings: Growing up on Detroit's Lower side, Gordy's greatest loves were boxing and jazz. By the time he graduated from Northeastern high school in 1948, Gordy was able to place boxing 1st. however once winning fifteen Golden Gloves matches, his career as a boxer was inhibit once he was drafted to fight in
Motown, stands for more than just historic music. The label and it’s great legacy is a reflection that the hard work of dedicated individuals that have overcome incredible obstacles to achieve a great success. Detroit has only ever been known as the “Motor City”. Gordy felt like he was down home quality of the warm and he grew up with soulful people which gave him the idea to use the town in place of the city. This gave him the idea “Motown”, which was the perfect name for his new record label company
Berry Gordy Jr. On November 28th, 1929, Berry Gordy was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is the second youngest of eight children. His father was a local entrepreneur that operated a grocery store, managed apartment buildings, and other small business ventures. His family was upper-middle class and all of his siblings were striving to become educated. However, Berry was a risk taker. He was intent on becoming rich at an early age and living his life in luxury. As a result, he dropped out of high school
Valerie Simpson was born on August 26, 1946 in the Bronx. Teaming with husband Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson co-wrote numerous soul hits before the two began a successful performing career of their own in the early 1970’s. Through their 30-year career Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson have become one of the most creative and successful musical couples in recording history. Through their performing, songwriting and producing they have created an extraordinary collection of chart topping hit
Gordy sold Motown Records to MCA and Boston Partners, ending Motown’s era as an independent company. In the post-Gordy era, Motown continued to release hit music by new artists such as Boyz II Men, Johnny Gill, alongside veteran performers like Wonder, Ross, and the
Berry Gordy played a significant role in the 1960’s African American shift into the American Music Industry through the establishment of the highly recognised company and genre “Motown”. As the Founder of Motown Records Berry Gordy introduced to the American Music Industry some of the biggest artists of all time take the stage and within a decade created the “Black Pop” genre, which was listened to and purchased from a segregated audience. The business changed the way record labels would polish,
thousands of dollars she would make from her performances, she would buy heroin to contribute to her addiction. As a result of this, Billie had a decline in her health. In 1956, her autobiography, Lady Sings The Blues, was released starring Dianna Ross as herself. On May 25, 1959 she gave her final performance in New York. Shortly after she was admitted into a hospital for heart problems and was so heavily addicted to heroin that she was arrested in the hospital for drug possessions. Two months later
Trials come with all great things, right? This must be true because “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” was recorded numerous times before Marvin Gaye released the famous version that is still popular today (Carlos). The song was first recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, but Motown’s owner refused to release it. The version by Glady’s Knight & the Pips received some success. However, Marvin Gaye’s version is the one that is in the history books (Carlos). Today, “I Heard it Through the Grapevine”
Diana Ross case, the court should rule in favor for Gail Davis. In my opinion, the letter could be interpreted as libelous. The combination of expressed dissatisfaction with Davis’ work habits, her erroneous inclusion among a group of people who had been terminated
Princess Diana Royal Princess of Wales Relatable, loving, determined are three words that people think of in connection to Princess Diana. Many people know that Princess Diana was charitable, but there was so much more to her. As a royal leader in helping the less fortunate, Princess Diana showed the world that through love, determination, and being so understandable that even the powerful can create a positive change for the less fortunate. She left a legacy as Wales’ princess. The married life
to other tragedies such as violent acts of racism, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the invasion of Iraq. Each event spreads fear, helplessness, and loneness. The chosen passage deals with feelings for the unexpected and tragic death of Princess Diana Spencer on August 31, 1997. This passage shows the different perspectives of a tragic event from an American and the British people and is significant because people of different nationalities do not have to comply with
Comparing Gender-Crossing in Girlfight and Billy Elliot It seems that the year 2000 was one full of gender-bending films, including Girlfight, starring Michelle Rodriguez. This movie was about Diana, a troubled teenage girl from the projects of New York City. Sent on an errand for her father one day, Diana discovers the secret world of boxing at a gym in Brooklyn. She watches her brother unenthusiastically box in the ring, and then tries to convince the coach to work with her. With time, she starts
Lily as the Goddess Diana in The House of Mirth One of the tragedies in The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton is that Lily Bart is unable to marry Laurence Selden and thereby secure a safe position in society. Their relationship fluctuates from casual intimacy to outright love depending on how and where Selden perceives Lily. Selden sees a beautious quality in Lily Bart that is not present in any of the other women in the novel. This mysterious beauty that is so often alluded to, in addition to
Do not Forget to Have Fun Young Derek is two years old and comes from a very athletic family. The son of a professional football player and a WNBA basketball star, Derek's future is set for athletic success. At the young age of three, he runs with his father and plays basketball with his mother. He eats only natural food; white sugar, white flour, and other processed food are cut from his diet. At the young age of six, he plays three organized sports: basketball, football, and track & field. Most
strikingly profound letter read was by a girl named Diana. She walked to the front of classroom with dignity and poise with her letter in hand. She began explaining how she could forgive her father for not being a part of her life. Diana looked forward to giving her father another chance. The room grew silent. At that moment, I came to the realization that I was not alone. I felt Diana’s tribulation. By the time she neared the end of her letter, Diana was flush with tears. She touched her new classmates
True Portrayal of Children in Lord of the Flies In the novel The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, one can see how children react to certain situations. Children, when given the opportunity, would choose to play and have fun rather than to do boring, hard work. Also, when children have no other adults to look up to they turn to other children for leadership. Finally, children stray towards savagery when they are without adult authority. Therefore, Golding succeeds in effectively