Describe the racial climate of the 1950s and what part rock 'n' roll played in it. describe how tensions arose when record companies exploited black performers, bleached the music, and promoted white rock 'n' rollers.

During the 1950s, racial inequality was a significant problem that performers and musicians had to deal with. During this decade, black and white people were not treated the same, as black people were seen as inferior and were often discriminated against.

In terms of music, black people had enjoyed some popularity during the 1920s due to the advent of jazz. Jazz was popular among all classes, but had originated in the blues music that was popular with the black population. However, when the 1950s came along, rock and roll was popularized as a type of "white music." This meant that the legacy and impact that black music had had on it was denied and forgotten, making it difficult for black rock 'n' rollers to achieve success.

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