Jackie Robinson Topic: Jackie Robinson Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about why Jackie Robinson is so special and what he did to change the sport of baseball forever. Central Idea: Jackie proved the world wrong by fighting racism and breaking the MLB segregation barrier, which took a lot of hard work and dedication. When he was finally accepted into the league he was one of the greatest players of all time. Introduction: Attention Getter: Topic Introduction: Jackie Robinson is one
the world. Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and Wilma Rudolph were some of the most talented African Americans who ever took steps on planet earth. Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play professional baseball in 1947 (Swaine). Muhammad Ali one of the most talented, smart and hard working human being. Wilma Rudolph, the first African American to win three gold medals in one Olympic event (Roberts). African Americans impacted the U.S. history as demonstrated by Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali
are plenty of doubts on the number of sports I can take on. Whether it be, “ there’s no way he can do that” , or “ How could he manage that” ; it is all what people before me have done. Therefore, when I think of “ Breaking Barriers” that is what instantly comes to mind. Even though it may not be as big as some of the other things I will be faced with , it can and will definitely change the path that my life is going towards. Living in a small town can have its ups and downs. If one person does
more time and money for different activities. Leisure is defined as time spent having fun, a lot of what we take for granted today was just being introduced starting in the 1920s. There have been so many inventions, influential people, and just a change in the way of the ordinary life that really made an impact on Americans due to leisure activities. During this time period there was a decrease in work hours and Saturday’s were then introduced as half days. Another very influential factor in the
exceptional courage, extraordinary empathy, and incredible kindness, all of which are characteristics that are crucial at UNICEF. Though others are pulling for different people, such as Jackie Robinson or Eleanor Roosevelt, they only possess one or two of these qualities. Paulsen shows all three and more. He did not let hard times define him, nor will he let others be defined by their hard times. He will fight for children with the valor of a lion, the compassion of a dove, and the understanding