Jesse Owens As A Role Model
Jesse Owens was one of America’s greatest track stars. He was born on September 12th, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama. He grew up in a large, poor family and because the Owens’ were African American, Jesse’s parents found it difficult to hold a steady job. Jesse managed to pay for college and become a successful Olympian who permanently changed our society. Jesse Owens continues to impact society through his athletic achievement, rebellion against racial discrimination and because he changed African American’s perspective on life.
Jesse Owens impacted history through his athletic accomplishments at Ohio State University, medal winnings at the Olympic Games and his long lasting records. Jesse Owens attended college at the Ohio State University. Jesse paid his way through college at The Ohio State University because at the time African …show more content…
To be a great role model you must have courage and strength to believe in yourself and inspire those qualities in others. Jesse had the courage to got Berlin Olympics to show the world he was the best track star of his era. He believed in himself and had the strength to fulfill his dream. I believe if I work I can reach my dreams as well. As time went on the governor appointed Jesse to be the United States goodwill ambassador. Owens got to travel the world and talk to a lot of huge companies about his experiences of the Olympics, accomplishments, and racial discrimination.
I admire Jesse Owens who impacted history by all his athletic accomplishments, how he rebelled against racial discrimination, and the way he was a role model for everyone especially African Americans. Jesse made a difference in history for achieving all his accomplishment, showing others they were wrong about racial discrimination, and then, being a role models for African
Jesse Owens impacted history through his athletic accomplishments at Ohio State University, medal winnings at the Olympic Games and his long lasting records. Jesse Owens attended college at the Ohio State University. Jesse paid his way through college at The Ohio State University because at the time African …show more content…
To be a great role model you must have courage and strength to believe in yourself and inspire those qualities in others. Jesse had the courage to got Berlin Olympics to show the world he was the best track star of his era. He believed in himself and had the strength to fulfill his dream. I believe if I work I can reach my dreams as well. As time went on the governor appointed Jesse to be the United States goodwill ambassador. Owens got to travel the world and talk to a lot of huge companies about his experiences of the Olympics, accomplishments, and racial discrimination.
I admire Jesse Owens who impacted history by all his athletic accomplishments, how he rebelled against racial discrimination, and the way he was a role model for everyone especially African Americans. Jesse made a difference in history for achieving all his accomplishment, showing others they were wrong about racial discrimination, and then, being a role models for African