People making history

Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is a current politician on the rise in the United States as she represents the new generation and their new beliefs. According to Charlotte Alter a National Correspondent at Time Newsletter, Alexandra's life before her unforeseen popularity was known to be “normal." She graduated high school with the intention of continuing her education in biochemistry throughout college. Thr...

Maya Jane Angelou is an important person from the past known worldwide for her accomplishments and roles in life. Maya Angleou may seem just like another name in a history book to most people. Maybe she’s just another author of a book you can't understand. However, she is a prevalent person in the world and to understand her writing you have to understand where she comes from. According to Biography.com, Maya Jane Angelou experienced a tough childhood. ...

Selena Quantilla was a famous recording artist known as an influential superstar in Mexico from 1971-1995. According to Biography, at the age of ten, Selena Quantilla was already an astonishing singer from the beginning as she was already the lead singer in her family band called Selena y Los Dinos.  She grew up playing in her family’s restaurant but ended up leaving when the restaur...

Robin Williams lived a tragic life in the Hollywood spotlight from 1951-2014 due to his internal struggles. Some may recognize Robin Williams and automatically think of his many notorious roles in popular movies. However, Robin Williams was also known for his main act as a stand up comedian.  As the saying goes, the funniest people are often the saddest individuals. This was very much ac...

Olivia Newton John currently continues to enjoy life to the fullest in her Los Angeles home because of her happy-go-lucky mindset. You may know her for her famous role as Sandy, however, what else is she known for? Olivia Newton John was born in Melbourne Australia. Her first career defining move was her effort in the movie Grease. According to Biography, this movie was the kick off to her career as an artist. In the mid-1960s, John went t...