“He had friends, Black friends, friends from all over.”
Priscilla Presleydisputed the popular narrative that her late ex-husbandElviswas racist, citing his friendship and admiration for Black musicians.
Baz Luhrmann’sElvisbiopic starringAustin Butler depicting the late King of Rock and Roll’s harmonious ties with Black musicians likeB.B.
Elvis Presley, says former wife Priscilla Presley, was not racist.Kobal/Shutterstock
“He was not a racist.
He had never been a racist.”
“He loved their music.
He loved their style.
He loved being around Black musicians.
He loved, loved being around Blacks.
He loved being around anyone, actually.
He was not prejudiced in any way.
He was not racist in any way.”
“We don’t have Elvis without Black music and without Black culture.
He grew up in one of three white houses in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
He felt like they were all part of the same family.”
Watch Priscilla’s interview with Morgan above.
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