American Icons.

Maya Angelou is a writer, activist, civil activist, a play directer and much more, she has written over 6 books, & have directed and written more than 8 poems and over 7 autobiography's.She grew up during the 1920'. Being black and a woman she has experienced many devastating and tragic events that could have set her back. Instead of giving up on the world she decided to change it, she began writing books about her life and the problems that she faced, and also problems that many African American woman will encounter at lease once in there life.I would like to do her for my American icon because we could have a lot in common and a lot that I can relate to. She has inspired me through her films and also her poetry when i was younger i would express myself through poems and writing and they came out being something that I was proud of. Doing her for my project


Oprah Winfrey is a television producer,actress, author, magazine publisher and also runs a multi-award winning talk show. Life hasn't been easy for Oprah she grew up in Poverty in the backwoods of Mississippi.She was raped at age 9 and pregnant by age 14. Like Maya Angelou Oprah was destine to succeed. No matter what problems she faced, she over came with something greater. She was a 2.7 billionaire by her late 30's. Oprah has spread her success in all different parts of the world. Africa helping supply food and medicine, New Orleans rebuilding and replacing homes, and also setting up different funding for the homeless, for kids without parents and also for schools and recreational centers. Oprah and I aren't that much different from one another, We carry alot of the same Characteristics, and as a young black woman growing up in today's society its nice to have someone to look up to. Oprah doesn't hold back she asks what she would like to do and does what she puts her mind to. This is why i choose her for my American Icon.

"You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself." Diana Ross a inspiration to all woman and talented singers coming up in the music business. Diana Ross was one of the most successful female artist, crossing over into film, television and Broadway during the 1970s and through the mid 1980s. She believed that if you worked hard enough and long enough for something you could get whatever it is that you desired. She also believed that a tough past was a way to have a bright future. Growing up black and a singer in her tine frame wasn't easy but she didn't let anything stop her, She wanted it all to singer act and also be in Broadway productions.Diana was one of the first female recording artist to switch over in all three categories. She has inspired all of my greatest Artist from Beyonce', Alica Keys. Keyshia Cole and also Mary J. Bilge. I would like to do my American Icon project on her because she has accomplished many different things that have impacted the world big and small.