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With FCCLA you can learn a lot about your own ethnicity. I am Hispanic. There are a lot of Hispanics that I admire. There is only one that I look up to as a hero, Belda Garza. Now some heroes can be famous and on TV and have a lot of publicity. Others can be your relatives, or maybe someone you admire just because of his or her accomplishments.
I think one of the biggest reasons I relate to Belda is that she shows a tremendous amount of respect for Cesar Chavez. Belda has been trying to make March 31st a state holiday. She wanted the day to represent struggle and victory. Cesar Chavez was a Mexican activist. Belda was very strong on the idea of making March 31st a holiday. So she started a letter-writing campaign to state-level politicians and publicity efforts together with the Lansing Cesar Chavez Commission. During this time she was no longer the state representative. However, Governor Granholm supported her. By Belda sticking to what she believed in and pursuing what she wanted, she has become a great Hispanic, at least to me. She is a Hispanic woman that is a true hero, the type our future generations should strive to be like.
Maybe you are not Hispanic. There are so many more role models to look up to that all have different kinds of ethnic backgrounds. An African American man we are all familiar with is Martin Luther King Jr.. He was a great man, truly a role model for anyone who is interested in his work. Dr. King tried to protect every one and make it so that no matter what races you are, you are treated equally as everyone else.
However, activism may not be your passion. Heroes abound in other areas as well. Albert Einstein was a Caucasian man who was famous for science. This is a man that many students may be able to relate to. If you research Mr. Einstein’s school career you will find that he did not receive the best grades. He did not appear to most people like he would amount to anything at all now he is famous for E=MC2.
In the end, no matter what race you are, it doesn’t matter there is someone to look up to. Heroes come in all shapes, colors and sizes. There is a hero for everyone. Whether it be a teacher, rock star, or senator, the person can be dead or alive. You can set your goals high and use their life as sort of a guide to become a great person. With them guiding you, you should be able to become a better person and surprise yourself. I know in FCCLA we celebrate diversity!
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Heroes