Lauryn Klitzman Mrs. Cook English 9X, G 24 April 2024 Pushing the Boundaries Whoopi Goldberg once said, "I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities." She was referring to the possibilities she sought, to make a change in her life after a traumatic childhood. Today, Whoopi advocates for social justice, such as issues regarding race, healthcare, education, equality, and other topics affecting the world today. She is one of only nineteen people in history to win an EGOT (Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Academy Award aka Oscar, and a Tony Award). Through her work, Whoopi Goldberg strives to create a better world for the underprivileged and vulnerable by granting new opportunities and possibilities to those facing struggles. In Ernest Gaines’ …show more content…
Whoopi Goldberg pushes the boundaries of many perspectives to bring awareness to topics regarding human dignity, rights, and basic respect, despite challenges and adversity. Whoopi advocates and draws attention to environmental causes, hunger, AIDS, drug abuse, pneumonia, and more subjects left unseen and behind closed doors, even as she is criticized and labeled “controversial.” Social activism is a part of Whoopi Goldberg, as she uses her fame and influence to help children with little to no healthcare and people struggling as she did as a child. Goldberg stands her ground when others lash at her, saying that she is “barely keeping her head above the water” (“Whoopi Goldberg,” Contemporary Black Biography). In the face of disapproval, Whoopi Goldberg’s resilience is unwavering, highlighting her commitment to social activism despite adversity. Many obstacles like drug addiction, racism, abortions, and limited opportunities have been …show more content…
After all the challenges faced in her youth, Whoopi Goldberg inspires change and raises awareness regarding similar situations. Whoopi sought drug treatment at 17 after losing many friends to overdoses and now uses her experiences as material for discussions as she even puts them in her solo show, The Spook Show (“Whoopi Goldberg,” UNICEF). A rough childhood involving “sex and drugs,” dramatically influenced Whoopi’s life and she now works to prevent other children from falling into the same pattern she did (“Whoopi Goldberg,” Contemporary Black Biography). Traumatic experiences can affect people’s well-being, but a traumatic childhood can change the course of a life. As a woman who has been through so much trauma and hardships in her childhood, Whoopi wowed everyone after not only coming out successful but also advocating so that others wouldn’t have to suffer through the same pain she did. Whoopi Goldberg and Vivian both share a strong desire to make the world a better place. They display this through their kindness, compassion, and understanding of others. Whoopi uses her platform to help others avoid the struggles
better known as Whoopi Goldberg, has many achievements from being an American actress, award winning comedian, television host, human rights advocate, and mother. Whoopi was born on November 13th 1955 in Chelsea, New York City raised by a single mother Emma Johnson with her younger brother Clyde.” Goldberg's father abandoned the family, and her single mother worked at a variety of jobs—including teaching and nursing—to make ends meet.” (Biography.com Editors, Paragraph 3) Ever since Whoopi was a little
Whoopi Goldberg is a force of nature—a transcendent talent who has obliterated boundaries and shattered ceilings with her wit, grit, and unique shine. From the mean streets of her New York childhood to the dizzying heights of entertainment royalty, Goldberg has blazed an audacious trail like no other. With just a Velvet Jones brick in her hand and a dream, she rose from the ashes of poverty and discrimination, channeling her life's struggles into raw, revolutionary comedy. Goldberg's riotous one-woman
reading problem. In Greek, Dys means difficult and lexia means word or language (Goldish 18). The definition of Dyslexia varies based on which research group you are talking to, but one of the most widely accepted ones is from the National Center for Learning Disabilities and the National Institute of Child Health. The Orton Dyslexia Society Research Committee defines dyslexia in this way: Dyslexia is one of several distinct learning disabilities. It is a specific language based disorder of
people of color. This paper explores unresolved conflicts between blacks and whites using the conflict theory, conflicts for resources, ineffectiveness of institutions and how politics influenced the riots. In addition, the paper analyzes how the problem was resolved and the outcome of deliberations on the issue. It is the view of this paper that conflict from resources and the sense of threat to whites by blacks in the society was the underlying cause of the riots. The paper concludes by reiterating