The 1950s was a time of racial tensions as the advancement of the Civil Rights Movement took place. During this time, there were many significant feats for African American rights: integration in schools with Brown vs the Board of Education, the integration of public transportation in 1956, and the Little Rock 9. Despite all of the positivity and momentum gained by the movement, the journey was hard-fought, with many attacks on black citizens, performers especially. Rock’n roll was helpful with the integration of blacks and whites in society, but it caused a lot of political tension and controversy.
The affinity for the R&B/Rock’n roll music of black helped with the assimilation of African Americans in society. These artists got to perform
The affinity for the R&B/Rock’n roll music of black helped with the assimilation of African Americans in society. These artists got to perform