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Amelia Earhart

I admire Amelia Earhart because she was brave enough to pursue her dream despite the fact that it was not easy. She was living in an era when women were not supposed to be pilots, but Amelia Earhart showed them that they could be when she flew over the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first female pilot to do so solo. The thing that I admire most...

Julia M Palta

My mom isn’t like other moms she may just be a woman to others but she has been my inspiration since I was born. We all idolize our moms without mine I would have no ambition or independence. She’s taught me the way of life is to work for everything you desire nothing is handed to you. The satisfaction of earring it your self should strive you...

Alex Consani

Alex has inspired thousands of transsexual people who believed they couldn't model because of that complication. She is funny and shows that people should always be themselves.

Destiny Bynoe

She has inspired me and others by showing courage and dedication while doing a difficult job. As a police officer, she works to save and help the community. Her actions inspire people to stay calm and be respectful.

Liliana Sabate

My mother to me is one of the strongest people I know and she helps me move forward and overcome my obsticals .

Malala Yousafzai

Malala encouraged people by fighting for girls education and surviving an assasination attempt in 2012 and was the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Tahomina Islam

She is a sister to me, a daughter to my parents, and a role model to my cousin. She has been very vocal about her beliefs on these current issues, she has inspired me into taking education as seriously as her. She paved the path, to prove to me that it is possible to succeed. Which makes our family more connected and prosperous.

Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat and became famous for standing up for equal rights during the Civil Rights Movement.

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