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My grandfather passed away
My mother's father, Robert Brennan, passed away when I was 3 years old. -
Ban on Execution in NC
Governor Mike Easley signed legislation that banned the execution of the “mentally retarded” (which was defined as having an IQ less than 80) and of minors. (Link Text)https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2001-08-05-0108050359-story.html -
9/11
Al-Queda attacks the United States by flying planes into the twin towers in New York City. (Link Text)https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks -
Presidential Election
On this year, there was the presidential between George Bush and Al Gore. (Link text)https://www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-2000 -
My first trip to NYC
When I was 6 for spring break I took my first trip to New York City. This was where my mother was born and grew up, and I have enjoyed returning to New York since. -
Hurricane Ivan
Hurricane Ivan hit the state of North Carolina killing 8 residents. (Link text)https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/11/florence-could-hit-with-punch-not-seen-in-more-than-60-years.html -
Beach House
When I was 9 years old, we purchased our family beach house where we spend our summers. -
Britney Spears Shaves Head
In 2007 Britney Spears walked into a hair salon in California, and unexpectedly shaved her head, changing U.S. popular culture forever. -
Greensboro boy scout goes missing
Michael Aubrey, a 12 year old boy scout from Greensboro got lost in the mountains of North Carolina. He was found severely dehydrated and disoriented after 4 days. (Link text)http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/03/20/missing.scout/index.html -
NC Smoking Ban
The state of North Carolina, the nation’s leading tobacco producer, put a ban on smoking in restaurants and bars. (Link text)https://www.tobaccopreventionandcontrol.ncdhhs.gov/smokefreenc/sflaw.htm -
First Church Trip
In 2010, I was 12 years old and went on my very first church retreat with First Presbyterian Church Greensboro. This church and youth group community quickly became an impactful part of my life. -
Affordable Care Act
In 2010 the Affordable Care act was passed in the United States by President Barrack Obama. (Link text)https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/affordable-care-act/ -
Received My Driver's Permit
The day after I turned 15 I received my driver's permit and began to learn how to drive a car. -
Boston Marathon Bombing
In 2013 there were two cooker bombs exploded at the annual Boston Marathon killing hundreds. (Link text)https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/boston-marathon-bombings -
Pat McCrory Became Governor
On this date, Pat McCrory one the Republican Primary in NC, and was unfortunately sworn into office later that year. (Link text)https://www.wral.com/mccrory-takes-oath-of-office-saturday/11942883/ -
Flint Michigan
A state of emergency was declared on Flint Michigan due to the water crisis that occurred in the town. (Link text)https://www.cityofflint.com/state-of-emergency/ -
Pat McCrory Signs HB2
Governor Pat McCrory signs HB2 Bill that hindered the rights of LGBTQ individuals.
(Link text)https://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/27/bathroom-bill-to-cost-north-carolina-376-billion.html -
High School Graduation
When I was 18 years old, I graduated from Grimsley High School in Greensboro.
