Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson gave her date of birth throughout her life as February 17, 1902. Following her death it was reported that her actual birth may have been February 27, 1897. Although there may be some confusion on her actual date of birth, her status as one of the most gifted and talented contralto's of our times is without debate. Her beautiful and appealing voice commanded the attention of audiences in concert halls around the world for decades.
On April 9, 1939 Marian Anderson opened the doors for many African American artists against racial discrimination by singing at the Lincoln Memorial when she was prevented from singing to an integrated audience at Constitution Hall.
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Marian Anderson gave her date of birth throughout her life as February 17, 1902. Following her death it was reported that her actual birth may have been February 27, 1897. Although there may be some confusion on her actual date of birth, her status as one of the most gifted and talented contralto's of our times is without debate. Her beautiful and appealing voice commanded the attention of audiences in concert halls around the world for decades.
On April 9, 1939 Marian Anderson opened the doors for many African American artists against racial discrimination by singing at the Lincoln Memorial when she was prevented from singing to an integrated audience at Constitution Hall.
READ MORE: Marian Anderson https://blackhistory.today/february-17
Wow!!! That was a powerful story of an African American artists in the last 30's breaking through racial discrimination because of her talent as it should be.