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Untold Stories:Forgotten Voices
in History
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Story by Bilal Yousaf
Kenneth S. Washington
Football Player
Football Player
Kenneth always loved playing football and he worked hard to make sure everyone could play, regardless of the color of their skin.
Kenneth Washington was born on August 31, 1918. Growing up, his grandmother raised him, while his father played baseball. From an early age, Kenneth was a natural athlete.
After high school, Kenneth went to UCLA and played football. In 1940 he was part of the College All-Star game and was said to be “one of the most brilliant players”.
In football, his position was a tailback and he often passed as much as he rushed. Washington rushed for 9,975 yards, a school record for 56 years.
Even though he was one of the best college football players, he had trouble making it in the NFL. He eventually signed a contract with the Los Angelos Rams, making him the first African American to sign a contract with the NFL.
Even though people told him he wouldn’t be able to play professional football because of the color of his skin, he did not listen. He worked hard and broke down the barriers. He helped to inspire kids to follow their dreams and reminded them that they can have a voice.
Kenneth Washington was born on August 31, 1918. Growing up, his grandmother raised him, while his father played baseball. From an early age, Kenneth was a natural athlete.
After high school, Kenneth went to UCLA and played football. In 1940 he was part of the College All-Star game and was said to be “one of the most brilliant players”.
In football, his position was a tailback and he often passed as much as he rushed. Washington rushed for 9,975 yards, a school record for 56 years.
Even though he was one of the best college football players, he had trouble making it in the NFL. He eventually signed a contract with the Los Angelos Rams, making him the first African American to sign a contract with the NFL.
Even though people told him he wouldn’t be able to play professional football because of the color of his skin, he did not listen. He worked hard and broke down the barriers. He helped to inspire kids to follow their dreams and reminded them that they can have a voice.
Something beautiful about waking up before everyone is to get better at what we love.
Story by: Brayan Gonzalez Gonzalez
Missy Franklin became the first woman to qualify for seven “Olympic” events, and one of the first female swimmer to win six gold medals in a single event of the ‘World Championships.
Missy was born on May 10, 1995, in Pasadena, California. She is the only child of Dick and D A Franklin. She was 5 years old when she had her first swimming lesson, and she became part of the ‘Colorado Stars’ travel swim team at the age of 7 and soon discovered her passion for swimming. She was in the pool every day!
On May, 10th, 2014, at the US World Championship Trials, Missy Franklin broke her own national record by clocking 2:05.10 in the final of the 200-meter backstroke event. This was also Franklin’s first individual world title.
Franklin strongly believes in God and has accepted that she often converses with God. Although she is a world-class swimmer, Missy wishes to study broadcast journalism and has earned a degree in psychology. Franklin married Hayes Johnson, and they are waiting for their first child in August 2021.
Missy Franklin is a great swimmer and she made a lot of records. Since then, Franklin has been active on many charities including being a USA Swimming Foundation ambassador and a Laureus Academy member. However, her time in the pool is now characterized by merely short stints here and there, which is as much as her injured body can handle in retirement.
Missy was born on May 10, 1995, in Pasadena, California. She is the only child of Dick and D A Franklin. She was 5 years old when she had her first swimming lesson, and she became part of the ‘Colorado Stars’ travel swim team at the age of 7 and soon discovered her passion for swimming. She was in the pool every day!
On May, 10th, 2014, at the US World Championship Trials, Missy Franklin broke her own national record by clocking 2:05.10 in the final of the 200-meter backstroke event. This was also Franklin’s first individual world title.
Franklin strongly believes in God and has accepted that she often converses with God. Although she is a world-class swimmer, Missy wishes to study broadcast journalism and has earned a degree in psychology. Franklin married Hayes Johnson, and they are waiting for their first child in August 2021.
Missy Franklin is a great swimmer and she made a lot of records. Since then, Franklin has been active on many charities including being a USA Swimming Foundation ambassador and a Laureus Academy member. However, her time in the pool is now characterized by merely short stints here and there, which is as much as her injured body can handle in retirement.
Missy Franklin Johnson
Missy Franklin became the first woman to qualify for seven “Olympic” events, and one of the first female swimmer to win six gold medals in a single event of the ‘World Championships.
Missy was born on May 10, 1995, in Pasadena, California. She is the only child of Dick and D A Franklin. She was 5 years old when she had her first swimming lesson, and she became part of the ‘Colorado Stars’ travel swim team at the age of 7 and soon discovered her passion for swimming. She was in the pool every day!
On May, 10th, 2014, at the US World Championship Trials, Missy Franklin broke her own national record by clocking 2:05.10 in the final of the 200-meter backstroke event. This was also Franklin’s first individual world title.
Franklin strongly believes in God and has accepted that she often converses with God. Although she is a world-class swimmer, Missy wishes to study broadcast journalism and has earned a degree in psychology. Franklin married Hayes Johnson, and they are waiting for their first child in August 2021.
Missy Franklin is a great swimmer and she made a lot of records. Since then, Franklin has been active on many charities including being a USA Swimming Foundation ambassador and a Laureus Academy member. However, her time in the pool is now characterized by merely short stints here and there, which is as much as her injured body can handle in retirement.
Missy was born on May 10, 1995, in Pasadena, California. She is the only child of Dick and D A Franklin. She was 5 years old when she had her first swimming lesson, and she became part of the ‘Colorado Stars’ travel swim team at the age of 7 and soon discovered her passion for swimming. She was in the pool every day!
On May, 10th, 2014, at the US World Championship Trials, Missy Franklin broke her own national record by clocking 2:05.10 in the final of the 200-meter backstroke event. This was also Franklin’s first individual world title.
Franklin strongly believes in God and has accepted that she often converses with God. Although she is a world-class swimmer, Missy wishes to study broadcast journalism and has earned a degree in psychology. Franklin married Hayes Johnson, and they are waiting for their first child in August 2021.
Missy Franklin is a great swimmer and she made a lot of records. Since then, Franklin has been active on many charities including being a USA Swimming Foundation ambassador and a Laureus Academy member. However, her time in the pool is now characterized by merely short stints here and there, which is as much as her injured body can handle in retirement.
Story by Emerson Navas