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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.