Who knew? I had know idea he was so involved in equality. Bravo.
“When Elvis was asked to play in the Houston Astro Dome, he was asked to leave his black girls at home,” “Elvis said, I’m sorry, but if my girls don’t come, I don’t come. And so we went…”
“When Elvis rode around the arena in a jeep that night, he made sure we had our own jeep, and a little blonde girl driving us. He made sure we were seen!”
When Elvis was scheduled to perform at the Houston Astrodome in 1970, the rodeo officials reportedly requested that he leave his Sweet Inspirations, an African-American female backing group, behind due to racial prejudices at the time. Elvis, however, refused, famously saying, “If my girls don’t come, I don’t come.” As a result, the Sweet Inspirations performed with Elvis as planned.
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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Growing up I was a big Elvis Presley admirer. Loved his music and movies. Always fun, and lighthearted. This was before his later years. As his later years came and his drug addiction, alcohol and spiral happened, my heart broke a little.
But, forever I will remember classic Elvis, and his love and respect of his fellow man, woman, and child. His love of music. His love of life. Reading this story, made me realize how much I will always respect him, and hold a special place in my heart for him. We are all made of good and faults. At least he is no longer in pain. Joined by his daughter, and grandson. All tortured in life at one point or another, and now at peace.
With this story I am reminded of how alturistic he was both professionlly and personally.
May he forever rest in peace, and may his music and spirit live on.
Leila World Blog 
Stories:bill bixby show EP alive lots people claim saw Ep alive?Louis Macridesutube Defending Elvis has 2 utube channels he keeps go on same subjects?Nothing new just same Ole Scripts. If want hear others reviews: Donna presley,Danny Smith Mafia kid & Billy -Jo Smith&Priscilla&Others Etc .1)Memphis Elvis mafia Bunch they all partied together did things together Even let gals from Graceland Gates in party with them early days?.2)Memphis Elvis mafia Bunch all admit to get drunk &doing DR*gs together?3.)So can anyone take Memphis Elvis mafia Bunch seriously they belittle cut down EP exaggerate brag bull-shit to make story better sell books to make a buck?they have faults flaws morals values ?4.)question Did Elvis Presley (love) illegitimate children A.Lucy Debarbin daughter Desiree?B.John Smith claim son of Ep Scottsdale Az? C.Angelique Delores Pettyjohn,blueHawaii, son Named after EP Jr? D.Deb Presley later went on to marry Christian Brando?E.Florence Clark said she spent time at Elvis’s home and accompanied the singer on several outings with his entourage buddies Memphis Mafia later Flo(former Memphian Florence Sharp Clark of Oregon) pg adopt baby Alice Elizabeth Tiffin, a (1962)Remenber Flo lived trailer across from Graceland.(Travis/billy smith friends with her?)didn’t Donna Presley even try help her?5.Elvis Presley had many lady friends He brag to entourage that he’s Ladysman?6.Linda Thompson/Ginger Alden (wonder if theyd had Ep kid that P&L would deny is E’s)ThankGoodness these gals kept that from happening. Thompson seems cared for EP but Ginger felt Elvis a passing fancy /fling?7.Is Elvis alive-was he alive?Remenber shortly after aug77 Marty Lacker & billy Smith told tabloid that Ep left with maria drove away thru gates of Graceland?Later2000s billySmith admit to it said he was Sorry? Jesse guy 80found under freeway overpasses in San Diego identified as that of Elvis Presley exact match. Elvis private jet, the Lockheed JetStar.alfredoProc aka Freddie Pro swindling Ep? Vernon made deal with Pro? ?So did Ep aka Jesse fake his own _ to get out of _ ?Later Jet star found desert Az?Also?Did Lisa meet Ep aka jesse did He ride ben around on his riding scooter bike? Did Elvis have life insurance claim never was claimed?(stories peeps live doubleLife?)8.Jo billy Smith endorse book say it good : Lisa &Riley book & Donna Presley book & New 2025 Priscilla exwife EP Presley book &Books Of priscilla ex-bf Mike Edwards /Mike Stone & Memphis Mafia books Fike Marty Laker billy Smith even Jo& Red Sonny West book what happend? Elvis cant defend self?So how much is Enough? Is these stories true or just for a buck?Remenber these people: billy jo said theyd wouldnt tell everything happend Graceland&Means they haven’t told whole truth?Matt7`5Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?- You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye?
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