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I don’t know how the wonderful music history of Memphis pass me by but somehow It did! I have always heard that Memphis is known for its musical history, especially the blues, but I never investigated the theory for myself. The instructor at the college required me to write a paper about the history of the Stax Museum in a reflection paper and I am glad she did. It influenced me to finally take the time to view the history of Memphis firsthand starting with the Stax Museum. While I was there it came

Here are some important people involved in the fifties. First of all, there's the worldwide famous, rock king, Elvis Presley. Elvis was known worldwide for his amazing singing and rock and was nicknamed the “king of rock and roll” according to “Elvis changed everything in the fifties - the music, fashion, teenagers attitudes.” his music changed the lifestyles of many people in the the fifties. Second, there was Martin Luther King Jr. he was very important to the fifties for many reasons, but long

Racism at the University of Memphis College Universities such as the University of Memphis proud itself for its diversity and inclusiveness. Everyone from the teaching staff to the janitors is equally treated right. There is no racism or discrimination here at the University of Memphis. This belief that the U of M does not have racism/ discrimination and everyone is equal is an inaccurate statement believed by those who do not experience it. Actually racism and discrimination is very present at the

gunshot. The events take place simultaneously but are presented sequentially. The first part of the narrative follows Japanese tourist couple Mitzuko and Jun and opens with them listening to “Mystery Train” by Elvis Presley as their train arrives in Memphis. The rock-and-roll fans are in town to visit Sun Studio, Graceland and other Elvis related landmarks. After which, they stop at a hotel for the night and later turn on the radio to hear “Blue Moon” by Elvis as they go to sleep. The following morning

The world of the Mountaintop is very confined and does not change at all throughout the play. The Mountaintop is based inside room 306 of the Lorraine Motel. Time during the play is downtempo and at the end the play begins to move at a more realistic time frame. The mood of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is very serious, but he loosens up when Camae enter the room. He then becomes very relaxed and even smokes cigarettes with Camae. He makes small talk with her, and even seductively compliments her with

Martin Luther King is known the best for fighting for civil rights. He gave his last speech in Memphis to help the sanitation workers to help him fight for rights and freedom. He empathizes his feeling to inspire his people to get what they should deserve like other race. His main purpose was to get the sanitation workers/his people to fight for what they deserve and their rights to be equal. In Martin Luther King Jr’s, “I have been on the mountaintop, he gave a speech to help inspire the sanitation

The Letter from Birmingham Jail is a letter that explains the events that occurred when clergymen criticized Martin Luther King Jr.’s entrancing the Birmingham. Mr. King writes this letter to the clergymen who says racial discrimination was in control by the law administrators and should not be changed by Mr. King or any other outsider that are not white race. Mr. King’s statement letter addresses that he wants to form and restore an organize community where all human race can fight and have equal

Elvis Aaron Presley, otherwise known as “The King” was born on January 8th, 1935. He came from simple beginnings; being born into a lower-class family in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1948, at the age of 13 Elvis Presley and his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Soon he launched his incredibly successful music career with Sun Records at the age of 19 in 1954. His music was influenced by both African American and White artists causing his unique blend of country, pop, rhythm and blues, and gospel music

What is an epic hero? An epic hero is someone who shows the hero like traits and they can be both non-fictional or fictional characters. Some traits that an epic hero can portray maybe noble birth, capable of great deeds of great strength and courage, a great warrior, travels across a vast setting, national heroism, humility and if they faced supernatural foes and/or receive supernatural help. There are many more traits that an epic hero can have but these were just the many examples of traits an

Got Soul? In 1975, Jim Steward made history that changed Memphis for a lifetime. He discovered a small movie theater that later expanded to the biggest recording studio in the city. Quickly Stewart realized that he had nothing. He had no funds, no equipment, or artist. But, to the rescue comes his sister, Estelle Axton. For the simple fact that she was a bank clerk he confided in her for help. She mortgaged her house for a while to buy better equipment for the new recording studio. Then in an instance