Barack Obama is a very influential person involved in our society today. He is the first African-American to run for president. He has inspired many people and showed the world that anyone can run for president. If he wins it will open up many doors for the African-American community.
2. Heroes & Pioneers
Oprah Winfrey is an amazing woman. Millions of women idolize her and everything she's done. She showed women that they can do anything they set their minds to. She helps people in need and shares her wealth with the community and gives to charities. She puts her fans and the needy before herself. She's very influential in many ways
3. Scientists & Thinkers
Nancy Brinker is someone women with breast cancer can look up to. Following in her sister, Susan G. Komen's, footsteps we are coming more close to a cure for breast cancer. Millions race annually to raise money for the study of breast cancer. Nancy has given hope to the millions of women out there suffering from breast cancer.
4.Artists & Entertainers
Mariah Carey has been an idol to millions of girls across the world for the past 18 years. Her unique voice and meaningful lyrics help girls cope with problems and overcome the hurdles of everyday life. She inspires women to stay fit and at the age of 38 she has maintained a healthy lifestyle. There is much more to come from Mariah.
5. Builders & Titans
Carine Roitfeld is a fashion icon and a freelance fashion editor at French Vogue. She's inspired many with her effortless kindness and guidance. She made Hedi Slimane's dream come true and launched her career as a designer. She is very thoughtful of others and works hard at what she does. She is an ideal woman and a person someone should definetely look up to.
6. My mom is the biggest influence in my life. Raising three kids on her own and not making it passed the ninth grade is not an easy task. I watched her in many struggles and saw that she overcame every one of them. She is my biggest idol and I love her more than anything.
7. My younger sister, Veronica, looks up to me all the time. I try to spend as much time with her as possible and show her right from wrong and set a good example for her.
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Peer pressure was a big thing in Junior High but the influence I've recieved from my mom showed me that I dont have to do illegal and dangerous things just to fit in so not following the trends to me is a positive influence
