As Motown grew in prominence it played a role in improving race relations in the US. Primarily featuring African-American artists, in cracking the charts these acts achieved crossover success at a time when discrimination was still rife. Some credit Motown as being pivotal in changing attitudes and “doing more for race relations than any politician could.” Above: Martha & The Vandellas, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, and Diana Ross and the Supremes seated and on the floor.
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