In spite of television, radio flourished in the 1950s. user: female african american groups such as the shirelles became very popular in america during the late 1950s.

The correct answer for this question is this one: "TRUE." In spite of television, radio flourished in the 1950s. user: female african american groups such as the shirelles became very popular in america during the late 1950s. 
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