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Black History Month Presentation

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James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones, How did he get to become the great voice actor we all know and love today?

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Table of contents

Black History Month

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Biography

  • Born January 17th, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi
  • He stuttered alot and had a strange voice as a child
  • He got his big break voice acting the iconic voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars
  • Went to the University Of Michigan
  • Performed on broadway
  • He is an actor, voice actor, and director
  • He resides in Upstate New York

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Optional Timeline

Black History Month

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Impact Statement

Black History Month

Known for his deep voice, James Earl Jones was cast in many voice-over roles in TV and in films, both as a narrator and for animated characters. He is most known for giving voice to the iconic (and my personal favorite) villain Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies, which began in 1977. In 1994 he provided the voice of Mufasa in Disney’s “Lion King”. James Erl Jones television work included a role as a private detective in “Gabriel’s Fire” which he won an Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series. He also earned an Emmy for his role in the TV movie “Heat Wave”, about the Watts Riots of 1965. James Earl Jones continued to make guest appearances on television into present day.

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Personal Reflection

Black History Month

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Inspirational Quotes/Images

“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter.” ― James Earl Jones

Black History Month

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Works Cited

Black History Month

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Black Power Movement

1934

1968

1970

The Nation of Islam begins to gain popularity

King’s assassination: riots happen

The Black Liberation Army is founded

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Fight Racism!

His fight made him one of the greatest advocates for the rights of African Americans

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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words!

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+300%

Manifestations against Racism

10%

60’s

Act

The 60s were the beginning of the protest for Afro-American civil rights

Racism is a problem many fight against, which is still present today

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