Born on June 17, 1924, Rose Brudno was a child of the Great Depression and a lifelong political activist. She fought fiercely for many worthy causes such as the Civil Rights Movement and the Anti-Vietnam War Movement. She courageously stood up for anyone who was oppressed or underprivileged. Rose was a fighter at heart. She described herself as a tough, in-your-face, shoot-from-the-hip, no-nonsense lady. She had a big mouth and a sharp tongue that got her into trouble as much as it earned her respect and admiration. She was well-suited to her trade as a barkeep. In the prime of her career, she owned and operated the Zanzibar and the Rendezvous, two bars situated in the heart of the African-American business district in Akron from the late 1950s through the early 70s. Rose was a ``hard hitter,' as she would put it. As a single mother, she worked tirelessly to run her bar business and raise her three children. I researched Rose because I think it is super cool that she is from Akron since I am from there. Also I like to learn more about Ohio history.
Link: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ohio/obituary.aspx?n=rose-brudno&pid=152321176
Rose brudno working in one of her bars in Akron OH.
The second profile I did research on was Dawn Maesta, A tattoo removal specialist who helps people who have been victims of abuse. Brudno and Maestas have a lot in common. They're both independent and confident women who work and provide for themselves. Even though they have the same mindset and have passion for their jobs, they have very different kinds of work. Maestas also helps people individually with their issues unlike Brudno who's job as a bar keeper tends to help or take care of large groups of people. Both of these women found their calling and they worked very hard to be where they are.
I think it's really cool that a profile is about someone and something so close to us. I also like to learn about Ohio history.
ReplyDeletea lot of my family was born in Akron that's awesome !
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