OPINION: Frankie Lymon singing "Little Bitty Pretty One" in 1960 where audience discovered he was black by Diego Fernando Jojoa Chamorro

Diego Jojoa

diegoferjojoa — 2024-05-30 16:31:37 UTC

It is worth mentioning Harriet Beecher Stowe, an influential American author who wrote 'Uncle Tom's Cabin, brought attention to the inhumanity of slavery and played a significant role in challenging racial biases during the 19th century.

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diegoferjojoa — 2024-05-30 16:33:03 UTC

Opinion:

diegoferjojoa — 2024-05-30 16:34:45 UTC

The video of Frankie Lymon singing 'Little Bitty Pretty One' in 1960, where the audience discovered he was black, highlights the harsh reality of racism. It is a powerful reminder of the need to challenge racial biases and embrace diversity in our society.

2024-05-30 20:14:13 UTC

People looked not only surprised, but also some looked disgusted when they realized the skin color of the singer. JP

2024-05-30 20:14:32 UTC

Some people didn't use to listen to that rhythm or kind of music. They were impressed

yuriespana10 — 2024-05-30 20:15:08 UTC

The video is very interesting because it shows two opposite sides, first of all the emotion and the attitude with which the artist is singing and doing his best performance for the public, but there is the other side, the attitude of the public, somewhat bored, confused, distracted and not enjoying the show and it is unfortunate.

Opinion

2024-05-30 20:15:11 UTC

Sometimes people don't realize how important their body or non-verbal language is. A gesture can communicate too much. In the video we clearly see how people demonstrated their racism u_u

2024-05-30 20:15:17 UTC

I had feelings of sadness, outrage, disbelief, and empathy towards those who suffered historical injustices.

I think Frankie Limon is a great artist for his time. For this reason the audience appears serious, shy and amazed since it is something new for them.

2024-05-30 20:15:44 UTC

Cristian Martinez

2024-05-30 20:15:48 UTC

people thought they were white because at the time it was very uncommon to be dark-skinned and famous, most celebrities of the time were white and people believed that that was normal, racism in North America has always been very notable, however artists of future years such as Michael Jackson would come to change this perception.

2024-05-30 20:16:37 UTC

From my point of view, the video illustrates how race-based perceptions can influence the way a person's talent and ability are perceived, and how those perceptions can suddenly shift upon discovering someone's true racial identity. These situations highlight the need to challenge racial biases and work towards a society that embraces diversity and promotes equality for all.

Paula Burbano

2024-05-30 20:16:50 UTC

In the video we can clearly see the serious and disappointed faces of the audience when they discover that the singer of such a famous song is a black person. This moment highlights the strong presence of racism and prejudice in society, where artistic quality and talent are belittled simply because of the color of the performer's skin. It is disappointing to see how people put prejudice above ability and achievements.

The video shows the discomfort of white people with the boy's presentation. Thus it is evident that racism is above the talent that the boy wants to show.

2024-05-30 20:17:02 UTC

Frankie is just one of the many cases in which musical artists, especially singers of african descent, have had to face a racist audience. Subsequently, it became a trend to borrow the image of white people to hide the true face of black artists. Fortunately, there is more and more recognition for artists of african descent, but people's discriminatory attitudes continue.

thebadpabs — 2024-05-30 20:17:06 UTC

I think Frankie Limon is a great artist for his time. For this reason the audience appears serious, shy and amazed since it is something new for them.

2024-05-30 20:17:32 UTC

In the video I identified that people were uncomfortable with the singer because he is a black person. In this case I felt that the rejection was towards me.

2024-05-30 20:19:07 UTC

In the video it is possible to see the rejection with which the people on the stage receive the singer because of his skin color. It is inevitable to think that they discredit the work of a person for a characteristic that does not depend on him.

2024-05-30 20:19:24 UTC

The audience's reaction upon discovering the singer's race reflects the racial tensions of the era. This shows how talent and art can challenge social and cultural barriers.

2024-05-30 20:19:31 UTC

The video shows the audience's surprise upon seeing it, their disapproval, and disgust, and also reflects the racial stereotypes of the time.

angiedaniela939_ — 2024-05-30 20:19:40 UTC

Frankie Lymon's video shows the audience showing their abhorrent disgust in no disguised way at the boy's appearance. Some with confusion and others with fear.

2024-05-30 20:20:44 UTC