If not, i suggest getting into more artists during 50s till the 70s to get a glimpse of the inspiration that artists from the later decades got.
Here is a perfect song from the 60s interracial group Rotary Connection (with Minnie Riperton) Regarding coming together regarding racial boundaries with music. Take a listen.
Rotary Connection- I am the Black Gold of the Sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DR_NMtBEj4