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Gerhard De Beer grew up in South Africa and went to U of A on a scholarship fro track and field. He walked onto the football team and did so well, he quit track and field to pursue a career in football. He was good at what he put his mind to. He immigrated to America and worked hard before and after he got here. He worked his way all the way up to playing on multiple NFL teams. He shows hard work paying off.

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Shawn Carter, more known by his rap name "Jay-z" is a New York born man who has lived quite the life. Being raised in the low income projects of New York, Shawn was able to stay motivated by rapping about the things that go on in his area, rather than being affected. He was able to get signed on a record deal, and ever since, has been successful, having made countless albums such as blueprint, and others that are certified platinum.

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"I'm far from being god, but I work god damn hard"
“People look at you strange, say you changed. Like you worked that hard to stay the same.”

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Jay-z can speak for "us", because he knows what it is like to have nothing, and come from nothing. He knows how to make the most from nothing, and is willing to do anything he can to accomplish.

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Bob Ross is an American painter. Born in 1942, Ross was interest in painting from a young age. Once he became older, he was the start of a show that aired, called "the joy of painting". On his show, he would paint different paintings, such as lakes, mountains, and other natural scenery. On his show, he often shared inspirational quotes that would relate to bigger life messages.

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-"Gotta give him a friend. Like I always say, 'Everyone needs a friend.'"
-"Look around. Look at what we have. Beauty is everywhere — you only have to look to see it."

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How do our institutions and power structures elevate voices or hinder/prevent other voices?

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How do our institutions and power structures elevate voices or hinder/prevent other voices?

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In his case, institutions were able to help Ross spread his message of peace and joy among his viewers. Without his show, his positive messages and his artistic peaces would not have gotten the credit and fame that they deserved.

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Born in 1908 in Natches, Mississippi. Once he was able to, he began to travel the world, studying people and the things around him. Richard began the interest in writing, as well as writing short stories and biographies. He enjoyed sharing his experiences, without telling people the right and wrong things to think.

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"I’d rather say I tried it and didn’t succeed instead of wondering."
"I love the game so much"

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-"Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as they can from a lack of bread."
-"The artist must bow to the monster of his own imagination."

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Richard Wright Speaks for us through his writings. He shares what he has experienced, without forcing or telling people what we can or can not think.

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Joe Biden is the current president of the US and a previous Vice President. He has been a politician for nearly 50 years.He's been doing what he thinks is best for the the people living in the US. He has dedicated so much of his life for doing things for others because that is what being a politician is about. He is a team player and we could all learn something from his selflessness.

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-“For without unity, there's no peace, only bitterness and fury. No progress, only exhausting outrage. No nation, only state of chaos...this is our historic moment of crisis and challenge...unity is the path forward.”
- You always put yourself in the other person's position, and then also to understand where they're coming from, whether it's a major foreign leader or a friend whom you have a disagreement with. And it's also being willing to share credit, give recognition, and share in the benefits as well as in the losses if you're in an endeavor together.

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How do our institutions and power structures elevate voices or hinder/prevent other voices?

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How do our institutions and power structures elevate voices or hinder/prevent other voices?

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With the events of the past election, along with the events leading up to it, Biden was able to overcome all the troubles and problems dished towards him, in order to do what he believes is best for the country.

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He worked very hard despite odds being against him considering him being an immigrant. He did what he loved and stayed dedicated to it and he ended up being very successful because of that. This goes to show how doing what you love, staying dedicated and working hard towards your goals despite what they are and who you are, then you can be successful.

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What patterns are present between the voices, what is the thread connecting them all?

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What patterns are present between the voices, what is the thread connecting them all?

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Out of all the different people we have, every single person we chose have things in common. They all have came from different backgrounds to where they ended, showing that with hardworking you can get anywhere. Another pattern between these people, is the idea that people should think for themselves, rather than following others.