INDUSTRIOUS
Jacob Lawrence ( September 7th, 1917- June 9th, 2000) was an artist, a black male who chased black rights. Lawrence was a major part of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1900s. From his childhood of being put in the foster care system by his mom to be found again by...
RISKY BUSINESS
Ray Kroc (October 5, 1902 – January 14, 1984) was an American entrepreneur best known for expanding McDonald’s. Living a rough half of his first life, Kroc found a way to turn his struggles into success through hard work, dedication, and a calculated series of...
Individualism
Jimi Hendrix, was born on November 27th, 1942 in Seattle, Washington. He was well known for being an electric guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Hendrix was one of the most unique, influential artists in the history of music. Known for smashing his guitar in...
Freedom and Equality
The most important factor of the American dream is equal opportunity, meaning every American should have the full ability to do what it is that satisfies them. A direct follower the American dream is Henry “Harry” Hay, Jr., who was the founder of the Mattachine Society. This was his first step in his fight and the first gay liberation organization.
Perseverance
With her struggles and hardships to her activism and awareness, Dorothy Day embodies an aspect of the American Dream. Although many named her saint-like she did not lead a perfect life. Because of her real-life struggles and mistakes, and the fact that she...
Flamboyance
Hedda Hopper, (May 2 1885- February 1, 1966) was a famous gossip columnist and actress. Hopper began her own gossip column, “Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood” in 1938 where she attacked and criticized people who were mostly actors, actresses, and all of their successes....
