Abdirizak Isse
Assignment3-2
Icon Analysis
Febuary12, 2009
The three icons that I chose are Muhammad Ali, Bill Cosby, and Magic Johnson. There is no doubt that these individuals mean a lot to me in many different ways. Each and every of these men accomplished great success during their career. Muhammad Ali is my icon because he became the most respect world heavy weight champion. He was only 18 years old when he won first fight against Tunney Hunsaker. He defeated his opponents easily by knocking them down in early rounds and he became undefeated champion. Also, became a role model for many great boxers from many different parts of the world.
Muhammad Ali is the only “boxer amassed a recorded of 19-0, with 15 knockouts”. Muhammad Ali is a hero for many people including myself. When he was told to go to the U.S Army he refused to do so because he believed, it was unnecessary war. When I was young Muhammad Ali was my role model in many different ways. Also, Bill Cosby is my Hero because he worked hard in order to achieve his goals. For instance, he left school when he was grade10, but he continued his high school education through correspondence. Also, Bill Cosby continued his education, and he received his doctorate from the University of Massachusetts in early 1970’s. Also, he won many awards when my people with his color could not because his talent was undeniable in many different ways. I was out of school for while before I go back to college, so I compare myself to Bill Cosby. In addition, when it comes to advocating his community Bill never hesitate to say what he thinks is the right thing. For instance, sometimes Bill was not happy with way minorities were portrayed including people with his color. Later on Bill produced his own television series, and some of those were popular shows. Now, Bill contributes many different charities including education institutions that support minorities. My 
other hero is Magic Johnson because was a great player, and top in his career. Magic used perform well even when was not feeling well. He refused to back down his critics, and continued what he thought was the right thing to do regardless what other thought. I believe I have a lot in common with Magic Johnson. For example, in 1991 Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV, and he decided to tell the public that this is disease can that affect everyone. Magic Johnson mean a lot to me because he was the first person that I have ever heard saying that he is “HIV positive”. There is no doubt that he deserves a lot credit because his announcement to public was useful and positive in many different ways. Also, Magic Johnson established non profits organizations that help inner-city communities and those who need help to get HIV/AIDS medications.
I strongly believe these three individuals a lot have in common. They were all successful individuals, and they continue supporting people who need their including their communities. All these three men mean a lot for a lot of people including to me. It seems to me that these individuals are Icons for many people and they will forever.
Assignment3-2
Icon Analysis
Febuary12, 2009
The three icons that I chose are Muhammad Ali, Bill Cosby, and Magic Johnson. There is no doubt that these individuals mean a lot to me in many different ways. Each and every of these men accomplished great success during their career. Muhammad Ali is my icon because he became the most respect world heavy weight champion. He was only 18 years old when he won first fight against Tunney Hunsaker. He defeated his opponents easily by knocking them down in early rounds and he became undefeated champion. Also, became a role model for many great boxers from many different parts of the world.
Muhammad Ali is the only “boxer amassed a recorded of 19-0, with 15 knockouts”. Muhammad Ali is a hero for many people including myself. When he was told to go to the U.S Army he refused to do so because he believed, it was unnecessary war. When I was young Muhammad Ali was my role model in many different ways. Also, Bill Cosby is my Hero because he worked hard in order to achieve his goals. For instance, he left school when he was grade10, but he continued his high school education through correspondence. Also, Bill Cosby continued his education, and he received his doctorate from the University of Massachusetts in early 1970’s. Also, he won many awards when my people with his color could not because his talent was undeniable in many different ways. I was out of school for while before I go back to college, so I compare myself to Bill Cosby. In addition, when it comes to advocating his community Bill never hesitate to say what he thinks is the right thing. For instance, sometimes Bill was not happy with way minorities were portrayed including people with his color. Later on Bill produced his own television series, and some of those were popular shows. Now, Bill contributes many different charities including education institutions that support minorities. My 
other hero is Magic Johnson because was a great player, and top in his career. Magic used perform well even when was not feeling well. He refused to back down his critics, and continued what he thought was the right thing to do regardless what other thought. I believe I have a lot in common with Magic Johnson. For example, in 1991 Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV, and he decided to tell the public that this is disease can that affect everyone. Magic Johnson mean a lot to me because he was the first person that I have ever heard saying that he is “HIV positive”. There is no doubt that he deserves a lot credit because his announcement to public was useful and positive in many different ways. Also, Magic Johnson established non profits organizations that help inner-city communities and those who need help to get HIV/AIDS medications.I strongly believe these three individuals a lot have in common. They were all successful individuals, and they continue supporting people who need their including their communities. All these three men mean a lot for a lot of people including to me. It seems to me that these individuals are Icons for many people and they will forever.
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