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My Leaders & Role ModelsMy Leaders & Role Models
By: Courtney YoungBy: Courtney Young
Marshall Bruce Mathers III a.k.a Eminem
Born October 17, 1972.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri.
Current Job – Rapper and Actor.
Education Background
Dropped out after failing 9th grade 3 times in a row.
His career started when Dr. Dre spotted him at a rapping competition.
Accomplishments
Has sold over 75 million albums worldwide.
Raising his daughter on his own till this day.
Being able to become a famous rapper without even finishing school.
Quotes
“I say what I want to say and I do what I want to do. There’s no in between. People will either love you for it or hate you for it.”
“The truth is you don't know whatis going to happen tomorrow. Life isa crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.”
Why I admire him..
Never gave up attitude.
Isn't caught up in being a celebrity.
-Doesn’t act like someone he's not
Martin Luther King Jr.
Born – January 15, 1929
Died – April 4, 1968
Born in Atlanta, Georgia
He was a leader of the
Civil Rights Movement.
Education
He attended Booker T. Washington High School.
He skipped 9th and 12th grade.
Entered Morehouse College at age 15.
Accomplishments
The Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
Named Man of the Year by Time, 1963
Showed the world that peace rallies, brought change and hope to all people.
Quotes
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
Why I admire him..
I admire how he wanted equal rights for all races.
I admire how he wanted peace in the world, for everybody and everything.