African American Professionals
Posted on December 29, 2007
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“Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.”- Arthur Ashe (1943-1993).
The above statement made in 1991 by the Grand Slam winner became a source of inspiration for millions of African American Professionals. As a sportsman, Ashe believed in competing with himself and not against others. Countless African American professionals are thus inspired to create a stronger foothold for themselves in the US, especially after the unprecedented access to higher education.
African American Professionals: Names That Created History
America has seen many African American professionals creating history. Here are some of them:-
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Colin Powell is considered one of the most influential African American statesmen in US history. During the Vietnam War, Powell served in the US army. In the Persia Gulf War, Powell acted as a catalyst in liberating Kuwait. In 1989, he became America’s first African American to be named Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was appointed as the US Secretary of State in 2001.
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Carmelo Anthony is an NBA star from Denver Nuggets. He started by playing for his college and making a pathway for New York’s Syracuse University into their first NCAA victory in 2003.
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Barbara Harris became the world’s first female bishop in an Anglican church. She worked as a corporate public relations executive before taking the orders for ministry. In 1989, she was granted the post of a Suffragan bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
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Oprah Winfrey topped the list of the most influential celebrities in the world. Her famous talk show known as the ‘Oprah Winfrey Show’ topped the TRP charts since 1986. She has appeared in films like ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Beloved,’ which depicted the plight of Afro-American women in a pre-abolitionist society. Her achievement of celebrity status despite an abused childhood is a truly inspirational story.
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Alice Walker is the author of Pulitzer Prize winning book ‘The Color Purple.’ This best-selling book won a lot of critical acclaim and was later made into a movie. In this book, the focus was to describe the experiences of a black woman in her pursuit of self realization.
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Halle Berry became the first African American to win an Oscar for the best actress in a leading role in 2001 for the movie titled, ‘Monster’s Ball.’
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Cool!
Should have been Kung Fu Panda..
Houston is a good city for everybody. I love the fact that there are so many different races, religions, cultures. And you are able to buy a big house for a low price compared to houses in NY or CA.
Join the membership groups of things that interest you – a museum, a theater group, the National Zoo, etc. Or, volunteer for a few things for a few months so you can see what and who you like. It's ultimately PEOPLE who will show you the way.
Also, though I'm not black, I'm quite certain that there are, very literally, "young black professional" organizations – good for networking and for socializing, and they will definitely be a cut above the bar scene. Such groups certainly exist in every city I've lived in.
Have fun in your new city!
Unless Canada has relocated, it is still part of North America so African American is still a valid term.
Or you can say first person of color in the NHL if you want to be even more vague.
You might want to have a sports collectible person appraise the cards worth.
there are 2 styles. okinawan, which also incorporates kung fu ideas, and shotokan, which was started in mainland japan
okinawan founder-chojun miyagi
shotokan founder-ginchin funakoshi.
shoto was the name he took when he was a poet. it means waving pine trees
Bolo Has amazing genetics!!1
Wikipedia
Judo came from the japanese samurai, karate came from okinawa.
Dubai is a Middle eastern country … They dont distiguish between races there … Your chances are as good as the next person… PS… If you ever go there you would never want to come back to the states…. Its a great place to work and live..
thanx. Ironic, I just read up on shoto today and found that out. he was badass
did judo came from karate..?
haha im a huge van damme fan but even i no that the most famouse martl arts film EVER was enter the dragon and that shite u have at the side is a bit made up lol
lol van dame is a professional martial artist…you think he learned all of these moves in a week
I think Charlotte and Raleigh also. Raleigh in fact is supposed to have the best overall job climate in the country.
If you don't mind the south.
go on line and read their daily newspapers.
you will get a feel for what life is like in those towns.
Also try to visit for a long weekend.
Ask freinds and relatives, social organizations for possible contacts/info you can check out. in the respective locations.
My job transferred me to Houston when it was booming. I did not like the heat and the fact that it was so-o spread out.
It wasn't for me. Still,the people were nice and I am glad to say I once lived there..but…I couldn't wait to leave.
good luck to you!
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thanks
In the years after World War II and on into the 1950's, African-Americans were beginning to make tentative steps into many areas of mainstream American life, including dance. By 1951, Janet Collins would become the first black premiere dancer in the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and in 1954 the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo would accept its first black ballerina, Raven Wilkinson (whose acceptance was limited, however, since her fair skin induced most audiences to assume she was Caucasian).(1)
from: http://www.huntington.org/LibraryDiv/firstnegroballet.html
Lee Elder is a former PGA players. Calvin Peete is too. Both men are African American.
Golf is an expensive sport. It is out of the financial reach of families of all races. Golf used to be a country club sport and country clubs did not allow African Americans in.
Golf is a sport where you have to write you own paycheck. Play well, you get a check. Play awful, no check.
In the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL you get paid under a guaranteed contract even if your play is awful.
If you were an up a coming athlete with numerous sports to choose from, would the prospect of guaranteed money influence you? It might.