Frankie Lymon, a young black singer, made waves in early rock and roll. On The Dick Clark Show, he sang a hit song that impressed the crowd. But some women were surprised to find out he was black, showing the racial issues of that period. | Historyinmemes
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Frankie Lymon, a young black singer, made waves in early rock and roll. On The Dick Clark Show, he sang a hit song that impressed the crowd. But some women were surprised to find out he was black, showing the racial issues of that period. | Historyinmemes
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Inside History Hub on Instagram: "In 1960, many Southern television viewers were shocked to discover that singer Frankie Lymon was Black when he appeared live on stage. Follow @insidehistoryHub for more 😇 Known for the hit “Little Bitty Pretty One,” Lymon’s appearance exposed the racial assumptions of the era and highlighted the barriers Black artists faced in mainstream entertainment, especially in segregated regions of the United States. #history #music #racism #television #culture"
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Inside History Hub on Instagram: "In 1960, many Southern television viewers were shocked to discover that singer Frankie Lymon was Black when he appeared live on stage. Follow @insidehistoryHub for more 😇 Known for the hit “Little Bitty Pretty One,” Lymon’s appearance exposed the racial assumptions of the era and highlighted the barriers Black artists faced in mainstream entertainment, especially in segregated regions of the United States. #history #music #racism #television #culture"
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