Bernice Irene Bilyeu left her mark on the world over many years. She lived to be a 105 years old and survived through many hardships. Bernice was always kind and greeted everyone with a smile. She was a very hardworking woman, and the best great-grandmother anyone could have Bernice was born on November 18, 1906. She was the daughter of Jackson Bilyeu and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Sorg.
We actually were able to see Fort Sumter from a sunlight boat ride and other less important historical landmarks. The reasons why the Southern states succeeded from the Union were economics, westward expansion, political breakdown, and an enraged populace (Schultz, Mays, Winfree, 2010). The economic situation in the South was less advanced than in the North. The South was very dependent on waterways for trade exchange and less so on the railroad. They grew cotton almost exclusively, depending on the assistance of slaves to produce the crop.
Moreover, Tubman was not forgotten by this nation after her passing. Following her death in 1913 (Larson), the town of Auburn flew its flags at half-mast and heard speakers praising Tubman’s achievements (McDonough 101). A few decades later, the National Council of Negro Women successfully petitioned for a Liberty ship to be named in honor of her. Thereafter, the launching of the S.S. Harriet Tubman took place in 1944. The United States Postal Service also commemorated Tubman in issuing their first Black Heritage Series stamp in 1978
My mother and father came from two very different yet slightly similar cultural situations, we’ll start with my moms side. My mother came from a hard working family living in south Kona. From spending several days out on the ocean fishing, to 10 hour days in the coffee land, my grandma and grandpa really knew how to put my mom and her 5 brothers and sisters to work. I have learned a lot from my
Taylor Headley Mrs. King English 8th Hour 20 December 2016 Molly Pitcher An outstanding woman once said, “ Live day by day and enjoy your family.”
It was like we had a connection because when I was happy, it seemed to dance in the wind and when I was sad, it seemed to be the perfect hugger. The branches were set perfectly for me to climb. They were even thick enough that I could lay on them and look up at the clouds. I always assumed it was a girl. I’d run up to my mom with a bug that I caught from the tree and say something like, “she takes care of so many bug families.
In "A Partial Remmebrance of a Puerto Rican Childhood," Judith Ortiz Cofer explains what its like in her family of Puerto Rican Women. Cofer shares the traditions the women carry on in her family, such as, sharing stories and life events. Her story shows how involved the women are with one another and how important lessons throughout the generations are for them. Mama shares a story about a girl by the name of Maria La Loca. Mama says, she was once a beautiful girl and that on her wedding day she looked like a princess.
In Judith Ortiz Cofer’s poem, “On the Island I Have Seen” she provides a glimpse of what life in Puerto Rico is like from a unique perspective. She was born in Puerto Rico, but growing up she moved back and forth between Puerto Rico and America. In an interview she shared: “But I think culture is very complex. You could say that I’m Puerto Rican by birth. I certainly enjoy and appreciate my heritage, and have used a lot of my culture for my art and incorporated it into my life” (Kevane and Herdia, 753).
I smile down at the girl when she stands below.” 26 The sunflowers grow quickly in the summer heat. Sarah the Sunflower and her friends can see the goats and the chickens on the other side of the stone wall. Beautiful flower heads are forming, tightly closed with green leaves all around.
One that she could remember was loading up the old lumber wagon with straw bales from the barn and hooking it up to the pair of horses. After that, they topped the straw bales with comforters from the house and the whole family loaded on to ride to the Christmas concert in town. The Great Depression impacted the Ricke family greatly. It taught Beatrice to “take care of what you got and make the best of it because if you didn 't, you might be in bad shape.” Waking up every morning to do chores such as feeding the cows and chickens and taking care of the garden helped instill a lasting work ethic in Beatrice.
My grandmother Linnie, the mother of my father, has made it her priority to make sure that I am ladylike and mature enough to go out on my own in the world. From my parents, my grandparents, and from my six-year-old sister,
The life journey I would like to follow is Celia Cruz. She was born October 21,1925,one of the most famous salsa singer. While growing up she has been through challengeable life experiences, career, and on the other hand she became a legacy. Her fans and her faith gave her the strength to keep on going. First, growing up she was the second oldest, there were 14 children.
This month I am privileged to share an exclusive look into the life of Sandra Gathers, who I find to be extremely passionate and dedicated to all aspects of her life. Along with 3 sisters, Sandra was born and raised in Eutawville, SC. Most people are usually surprised to learn that she was raised on a working farm. Even though she had to work very hard as a young girl, it shaped the work ethics that she encompasses to this day. Sandra graduated from Holly Hill High where she was a member of the beta club, yearbook staff and library club.
Smith learnt that the granny smith apples were good for cooking with and for general consumption. Smith was able to take up a stall at the Sydney George Street Market where the apples stored “exceptionally well and became very popular”. Smith sadly died only a couple years after her discovery. Her work had been noticed by other local planters.