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Our heroes are generally those we pattern ourselves after. The men and women that inspire our dreams, and encourage our adventures. We all select our heroes differently based upon our own education, exposure, experiences, and environment; but select them we do.

Denial leaves no room for discussion, but please consider the ramifications of Slanted History on role model selection. The child residing in a public housing complex is presented with few to immolate. Children immolate what they see and they see what they see. If they see only drug dealers, gang bangers, and the like then it should become no surprise that they chose crime over education. This circumstance places an even heavier burden upon the school system. Through education the child can be exposed to those whose footsteps are more demanding and more rewarding. It's an earthly sin, if not a heavenly one, to deprive a people of hope. Slanted History denies HOPE.

Selections are sub-divided  into four sub-categories:

Heroes From World History

Public education gets rapped hard on this page and deservedly so, but public education is not without value. The first twelve years of public school opens the door to global heroes that are used as measuring points for personal accomplishment throughout our lives.

Heroes From United States History

African-American Heroes, from an historical perspective, got very little exposure in the historical text presented by the public school systems. As a result many of those early heroes represented the over exaggerated, and popularized images of George Washington, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln remains on the hero list more for his time than his character, but a man need not be great to do great things; so history repeatedly demonstrates.

 Heroes From Contemporary History

Everyday is an opportunity for a new hero to emerge. Columbine High School gave us a dozen to chose from. Men like Jessie Jackson who, despite getting watered down credit for his accomplishments, continues to contribute to a better world. Any man or woman that is willing to stand up for what they believe can be a hero.

Personal Heroes

Oh yeah there are those common folk that impact our lives. Parents, teachers, and those humans whose paths we cross as we journey through life. My cousin Ted, who taught me how to swim, ride a bike, and fight. He was uneducated by most measurements, but for me he was a guru of great wisdom. These heroes are from my personal scrapbook.

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