Elvis Presley and the Fight Against Racism: The 1970 Houston Astrodome Concert
In 1970, Elvis Presley proved he was not only a music legend but also a man of conviction. As he prepared for his groundbreaking concert at the Houston Astrodome, he faced pressure to exclude his African-American backup singers, The Sweet Inspirations. Elvis’s response was one of defiance against racial prejudice, making a powerful statement in…