Dr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoAug 8, 2023

Born 122 years ago this week, Louis Armstrong's charisma & warmth captivated audiences globally. But, by the 1950s and 1960s, many Black Americans perceived him as outdated, out of touch with civil rights, and hesitant to voice his opinions—labeling him an "Uncle Tom." This deeply wounded Armstrong. But he was a far more complex & nuanced man than they knew.

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@Deglassco @[email protected] @BlackMastodon Louis was wonderful. Both as a human being AND as a musician. One of the few celebs whose passing made me cry. I was only six years old, but I knew a legend had left the stage.
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Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoAug 9, 2023
@Sorien yes, when he died, people really realized what a special human being he had been. There was an outpouring of appreciation for him.