“When Elvis was asked to play in the Houston Astro Dome, he was asked to leave his black girls at home,”In a display of solidarity and to ensure they were seen, Elvis arranged for the group to have their own jeep for the arena ride, complete with a blonde driver, ensuring that they were noticed and treated as equals. This act of defiance against racism and his support for the group became an important part of the story of Elvis’ relationship with his band and his progressive attitude toward racial issues during a racially divided time
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