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TEENS Contlnuad from A1 Marcus Barnes Ben Davis High School Indianapolis Madame C. J. Walker’s hair care program involved into a dynasty which played a vital role in ' creating movement for the feminist movement. Her impact opened doors for Marcus Barnes female based companies such as Mary Kay, Fashion Fair, and Avon. The new economic success of women helped change the structure of the American family. Using the path that Madame C. J. Walker has paved, I plan to make my impact on Black history through architecture, the field of architecture interests me in a variety of ways. The first is education. I get excited knowing that one-day I will have the knowledge to create my personal utopia inside the border of my own property. In addition. I also plan to use the skill that will be given to me to rebuild the communities of my hometown and abroad. For example, I would like to build state of the art libraries and schools in African American communities that have been oppressed by poverty and crime. Where abandoned buildings stand today, tomorrow people will have a place to go. Darlene Vaughn Pike High School Indianapolis I am on the road to becoming a historical success story. I see Madame CJ Walker as a role model to reflect upon as I become a historical figure. I believe that I can become not :

only the first woman, but African- American president as well. I can change things in this world with my determi-

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way that D « rten « Vaughn will never be forgotten, people not only in the present, but those to come will see my life’s achievements as an asset to society. Little children will look in the history books, and see a president that resembles them. African- American adolescents will not have to feel as though no one cares because someone just like them is fighting for equality. The older generations will praise God because change has finally come. Amanda Byrum Winchester Community High School Winchester I have a dream - to become a nurse and work with children at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. I have a dream - to reach beyond nursing and become a doctor * skilled in

the

healing if these precious young children. Just as Madame

CJ

Walker struggled, Amanda Byrum overcame, and achieved, I too shall face my future with limited funds, great determination, and a vision of a future spent in the service of healing sick children, regardless of race or color. Like Madame CJ Walker, I too have a dream taking shape. I have been accepted into the School of ^msiPkiW.PiJrilue University , k ._ beginning next fall. MydfFIW^ taking shape, but like this amazing lady, I also have a vision anddeterfnination to serve my fellow man through the gift

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Joe McClyde Cathedral High School My dreams comprise of an understanding of what it takes to change the lives of others and the

refusal to allow any outside influences change my goals. As a strong, Black leader, I plan to spend time with the youth of the

black

community, and give them

the

chance, motivation, and love that I have received

to

succeed. Whether a janitor successful lawyer, or entrepreneur like Madame C. J. Walker, every individual contributes to the evolution of the world. As a future leader of the world, I strive hard to obtain my goals and motivate others who stumble and lose hope . In the same way when 1 encounter problems, I hope I will have the strength and encouragement of others to help me maintain focuses. For who is a leader, who is not open and willing to accept new ideas and adapt to the multiple changes in life. Darrell Ford The Indiana Academy Munice Does the American Dream work for African Americans? I believe the story of Madame CJ Walker speaks volumes that the American Dream does indeed work for African Americans. I am touched by Madame CJ Walker’s dream and by the fact that she indeed made her dream reality. She had

to

overcome many things. However, she did not allow

any

obstacle to keep

her from dreaming or working Likewise, I alsQ.h3ye3.djieant.rt My dream is to study mechanical engineering. I believe the world is in need of bright minds to further our scientific and technological advancements. I would like to join the ranks of black men and women who have overcome many hurdles, as well as discrimination to make achievements in the areas of science and invention.

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Christine Oliver Warren Central High School

Indianapolis

As an African-American

young woman society does not

have high expectations set for

me. As in Madame CJ Walker’s ! ( lifetime I am considered to have “ less potential because I am a .'j black female, who adopted as a child is being raised in a single "'

parent family. Society has

stereo-

typed me

as an

underachiever Despite

this

stereotype, I dream

one day

Q f Christine Oliver becoming a Child Psychologist It is not my dream to become wealthy or to gain any type of publicity but to give back to hurting children the love, care, value and time that many people

have poured into my life. I feel 'l' 1 that giving back to the commu- 0 ' !

nity is just as important as personal success. Madame Walker demonstrated this in

many ways. Despite the wealth ' she gained as an entrepreneur sh^ :

never put it before helping the

community.

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Ashlee Branam Shelby ville High School

Shelbyville

“For generations, people were’ judged only by race. All the world needed was a loving embrace. African Americans fought with all their pride, and

stood for

their

beliefs

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nothing to

hide.

Tragic punishments for no reason care, no one ever A * hle ® Branam .■?! realizing what was righf or fair. 0i j Glares of disapproval cast their 53 ' way, never receiving the time of 511 day. Then heroine CJ Walker 31 was bom, and mended the wings that had once been tom.” A future of equality dominate: my goals. Looking possibly at a career in teaching will aid me in promoting this idea. Asa teacher, I will express the importance of attaining knowledge of all cultures. I will enforce that although my students can’t change the past, they can create the future. I will teacl them the effects of helping anyone in need and appreciating the history of great heroes in Black History as well as other cultures.

Napoleon Harrington Ben Davis High School Indianapolis Service is when one puts aside his or her own selfish will to contribute to someone else. I try to contribute my services througl my volunteer work to show that “Money doesn’t make the world

go

round,” but the heart and ambition will start it spin-

ning.

Patriotism is knowing where you come

from and having pride in your country. I believe that as Afri can-Americans, we have an obligation to our communities and to those who have died in th struggle for civil rights, to make a better tomorrow with the opportunities that we have today! For it is in the lives of the new generations that the dreams of the older generations will not di< Leadership is a quality that not all possesses, because leadershi[ is built on one’s character. Whei you evaluate someone, the only thing bigger than credentials or even one’s experience is his/her character. Character is what weeds the good from the great, the champions from the competi tors and what makes your “better” become your best.

Napoleon Harringtor