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When I was growing up, our parents taught my siblings and me about The Great Depression. We were poor, but that was no excuse not to learn. Our parents earned $3.00 a day chopping cotton in the hot sun during the summer. In the fall, they picked cotton and were paid based on the weight. …
Live Your Best Life! You can choose to succeed in whatever you were meant to be or do. How many times do you meet people who are complaining about what they don’t have instead of enjoying what they do have? There are many opportunities in life. Doors close and windows open. Don’t spend so much …
I grew up in abject poverty. It was a long journey out, but my family and I persevered. Read my memoirs to learn more. www.simplybestreads.com Amazon
Many poor families, including mine, benefitted from the Great Society. These domestic programs were launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and 1965. The main goal was to eliminate racial injustice and poverty. Many new federal programs that addressed medical care, rural poverty, education, transportation, and urban problems were launched during this time. …
Some students may believe they are not financially able to attend a college or university. Fortunately, there are many scholarships available if potential recipients apply for them. When I was a senior in high school, scholarships were limited. I didn’t let that deter me. I was from a poor family, but I was determined …
Like many people in the 60s, I grew up fascinated with the Kennedy family. My favorites were John and Bobby. It didn’t hurt that Bobby and I shared his middle name. His name was spelled with an “i” and mine was with an “e.” I was a little poor girl and thought of the …
The pain of poverty is what got many people out of poverty. I grew up in the South during The civil rights movement. This decades long movement helped secure equal rights for black people under the law in the United States. Prior to this movement, more people were living in poverty. After the end of …
Many people do not understand, or don’t care to understand the challenges of poor people. Many middle class or rich people may label poor people as “lazy.” The opinions regarding poverty may extend to political parties. Many conservatives believe poverty is the result of poor choices and behaviors. Many liberals believe that choices may …
There are approximately 26.1 million residents living in poverty in the Appalachian regions in the United States. The per capita income is 23% lower than the U.S. average. One in every three people lives in poverty. The Appalachian Regional Development Act can be traced back to President John F. Kennedy. During his campaign for presidency, …
In 1972, I was eighteen years old and voted in the presidential election. This was my first time voting, and I was excited to use the power of the ballot. I grew up during the civil rights era and Black Power movement. I learned that one of the most important rights of American citizens is …