Entertainment: Inclusion of All
Segregation in the urban landscape:
Unfortunately, minorities like the African American community were predominately forced to live in the danger zones of major cities. This was due to patterns of suburbanization, in which the affluent white middle class sought an escape. However, this new life had its shortcomings as it created racial detachment. Ergo, the general public soon thought that “it [would] take an atom bomb to bring the races together.”[2]
Diverse integration:
Peace activists encouraged all to participate in order to trigger sustainable momentum for their efforts. This included various ethnicities, ages, and social classes.
First of all, it pleased many cultures with an array of dance styles. For instance, “folk, rock- ‘n’-roll and tea dancing or a good ol’ country hoedown,”[3] along with "salsa [and] rhythm and blues."[4] This was performed by artists such as The 57s, Mondo Vita, Sam Smith, the Boy Next Door, the Crazy 8s, and Duffy Bishop.
It was even stated that "the dance attracts the young, the old, and the in between,"[4] which ranged from 7 to 70.
Moreover, those of different status levels danced together, as "public figures [were] not afraid of being involved."[4] For instance, one year the mayor and congressman joined in.
Thus, although racial disparities remained beyond the dance event, it was finally a chance to gather a vast range of individuals within close proximity. Differences were disregarded and similar values ultimately formed common goals.