Men who fought the standard in the 50s

We all know him: The hip-swinging rock-n'-roll star who helped define music for a century. But, in the eyes of a conservative parent, he was very provocative and controversial. In his music, he often made sexual gestures and made his love life very public. Also, he wasn't racist: he credited lots of his musical style to black singers such as Fats Domino or Arthur Crudup.

Martin Luther King Jr. pioneered the civil revolution and was a key part of integrating black and white society. Against many protests by pro-white people, he lead the march on Washington and gave his speech "I Have a Dream". Although he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, his legacy continued to live on forever as a beacon of hope.

Desi Arnaz became a nationwide sensation when he starred in the show "I Love Lucy" as Lucy's husband. Even though he was Cuban, he still was successful in life. In addition to being a star on a show, Desi was an actor in numerous movies, as well as having his own band.