With its racially mixed origins—repeatedly affirmed by Presley—rock and roll's occupation of a central position in mainstream American culture facilitated a new acceptance and appreciation of black culture.
Dengan asal muasal ras campuran—yang tetap dimaklumi oleh Presley—kedudukan rock and roll dari posisi sentral dalam budaya umum Amerika mewadahi penerimaan baru dan sanjungan budaya orang kulit hitam.