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10 Sights You Have To See In Tennessee It has the most visited national park in the country. It is home to one of the most famous whiskey brands in the world. And it is the final resting place of one of the 20th century’s most significant cultural icons. Just where exactly is this place? Nestled among the Smoky Mountains of the southeastern United States lies the state of Tennessee. Known primarily for its country music, the state has many fun things to do and see (whether you’re a fan of…

Though he came from humble beginnings, Johnny Cash, born J.R. Cash, rose above his many failures to become a true American success story and living legend. Johnny Cash once said, “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” Using this philosophy, Johnny Cash rose to become one of the greatest country music…

Johnny Cash was a man commonly known as the Man in Black. He is arguably one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, He also happens to be one of the best selling music artists of all time. A question that usually goes unanswered is what is his history? Most only know him of his somber tone and his calm baritone voice, humble attitude and streak of rebellion. His trademark look which was a suit of black, coincidentally earned him his nickname, “The Man in Black”. Cash was born…

pictured Dee on the show with a fine probably white man like Johnny Carson. This did not go as mother imagined. When Dee arrived Maggie tried to run in the house, but mother stopped her. Dee then took out a camera and took pictures of Maggie and mother in front of the house. The way Dee was dressed, mother and Maggie were not accustomed to seeing her this way. Dee also brought her boyfriend with her, Hakim-a-barber. He was not the fine Johnny Carson mother imagined him to be. To top it all off,…

In the short story,” Everyday Use,” Alice Walker depicts the simple farm life in southern Georgia. Mama, the narrator of the story lives a much simpler life than her eldest daughter, Dee. The two battle throughout most of the short story judging each other on their lifestyles. Throughout their reunion Mama and Dee argue over their own agendas and because of their different upbringings they tend to bump heads on what’s truly important. Throughout this short story you begin to understand that…

John Gotti On December 16, 1985, as John Gotti looked on, Paul Castillano and Thomas Bilotti boss and underboss of the Gambino crime family in New York, were ambushed and shot dead by assassins under John Gotti’s command. Nearly all of the family’s capos (chiefs) knew Gotti had been the one behind the hit, and at a meeting of twenty capos on January 15, 1986, Gotti was formally acclaimed the new boss of the Gambino family. At the time of Gotti’s takeover, the Gambino family, with an annual…

I also want to dance to “Jackson” by Johnny cash and June Carter Cash, with my husband too. I am a huge fan of country music, especially Johnny Cash and I think if we did not dance to at least one classic country song in a barn at our wedding reception it would be some sort of blasphemy. As far as the father daughter dance song goes, it will…

Pictured above: Two guns used in the 1929 Massacre/Courtesy The Mob Museum CULTUREIFY On February 14, 1929, a day that was anything but sweet hearts amidst a bed of roses, the St. Valentines Day Massacre unfolded as five rivals of gangster Al Capone and two wannabes were gunned down in a garage on the North Side of Chicago, IL. The day’s events are, arguably, the most publicized and talked about mob event in history. The sole purpose of the killings was the elimination of George “Bugs” Moran,…

ALCAPONE A child from an Italian immigrant family, Al Capone, also known as "Scarface," rose to infamy as the leader of the Chicago mafia during the Prohibition era. Who Was Al Capone? Alphonse Capone, also known as "Scarface" (January 17, 1899 to January 25, 1947) was one of the most famous American gangsters who rose to infamy as the leader of the Chicago Outfit during the Prohibition era. Before being sent to Alcatraz Prison in 1934 for a tax evasion conviction, he had amassed a personal…

Chicago Chicago, nicknamed the “Windy City” and “Second City”, is one of the most loved cities in the United States of America and now home to hundreds of thousands of people, making it the 3rd most populated city in the U.S.(“Wikipedia”). Chicago is called the “Windy City” because of the cold gusts of wind that blow from Lake Michigan, it’s called the “Second City” because that’s what it was often called during the battle with New York. Chicago is an adored location because it is a major city…