Marian Anderson sang at the White House on April 9, 1939. This historic performance was significant not only for her career but also for its cultural impact, as it was a pivotal moment in the struggle for civil rights and racial equality in the United States. The concert was arranged after she was denied the opportunity to perform at Constitution Hall due to racial restrictions.
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Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson was an African-American singer. Marian's major claim to fame was that she was requested to sing at Lincoln's memorial, by Eleanor Roosevelt.
1939-1955
Marian Anderson when she sang the part of Ulrica in Verdi's Un ballo in maschera during 1955. She was also the first African-American to be named a permanent member of Metropolitan Opera Company.
Marian Anderson
she was the first african american to sing in new york
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The first black woman or man to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City was Marian Anderson. She did this on January 7, 1955.
Marian Anderson.