These legendary black singers refused to perform to segregated audiences even at the expense of their career

James Brown

The soul singer tried to prevent show organizers in his hometown, Augusta, Georgia from segregating the crowd, but he failed. Not succumbing to the recent happenings, he made a personal vow never to perform for a segregated crowd and he succeeded.

For his next show in Macon, Georgia, he stood his grounds and insisted for the audience to be integrated before he performs.

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