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Marian Anderson

  1. Jean Anne Tossell
    Globe and Mail logo Globe and Mail 2 weeks ago

    W hen Jean Tossell's mother, Mabel, arrived in Guelph, Ont. , from England as a war-bride-to-be in 1920, her few possessions included a trunk filled with sheet music. Full Article at Globe and Mail

  2. Ebony Opera marks NAACP 100th anniversary
    Houston Chronicle logo Houston Chronicle 3 weeks ago

    Marian Anderson was the first African-American soloist to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House. Full Article at Houston Chronicle

  3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago
    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves waves to the crowd during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves waves to the crowd during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. View Photo »

  4. There is no city in America that has a richer history for African Americans, in terms of civil rights, politics, and music ... Marian Anderson, Kenny Campbell, and John Coltrane all got their start here.
    SOURCE: Philly.com 2 months ago
  5. ‘Portraits’ reflects a vast contribution
    Boston Globe logo Boston Globe 1 month ago
    Martin Luther King Jr. with Coretta Scott King and their daughter Yolanda in 1956 in Montgomery, Ala.

    Like any nation, the United States has its dirty little secrets. One of the most enduring has to do with race. For centuries, American society oppressed African-Americans. Full Article at Boston Globe

  6. 2009 St. Petersburg Times Festival of Reading list of authors and books
    TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times logo TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times 1 month ago

    Here is a list of the authors and the books they will present. Full Article at TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

  7. Happy Birthday ER!
    History News Network logo History News Network 1 month ago

    Ms. Shear is well-known as a writer, lecturer, broadcaster, producer, and director of a performing arts production and public relations agency. Eleanor Roosevelt didn't photograph well. Full Article at History News Network

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago
    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. View Photo »

  9. Marian Anderson 1939 Lincoln Memorial Speech and Song
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 11 months ago
  10. 'Aida's Brothers & Sisters: Black Voices In Opera And Concert', From Marian Anderson To Present
    AfriClassical logo AfriClassical 1 month ago

    [“Aida's Brothers & Sisters: Black Voices In Opera And Concert”; Cover Photo of Grace Bumbry; Arthaus DVD (85 mins.) (July 2009)] AfriClassical does not often write about the world of opera, but this DVD on art singers of African descent has a special... Full Article at AfriClassical

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  1. Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves waves to the crowd during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves waves to the crowd during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  2. Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  3. Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. Anderson, who was black, couldn't sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. Anderson, who was black, couldn't sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.

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  4. Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

    View Photo »
  5. Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  6. Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  7. Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. Anderson, who was black, couldn't sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. Anderson, who was black, couldn't sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.

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  8. Andres Avila Mora, right, from Mexico, is sworn in as American citizens during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Andres Avila Mora, right, from Mexico, is sworn in as American citizens during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  9. People are sworn in as American citizens during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    People are sworn in as American citizens during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  10. The Chicago Children's Choir performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    The Chicago Children's Choir performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  11. U.S. Marine Corps Corp. Pvt. Amoy Ulette, from Jamica, gives a thumbs up after being sworn in as an American citizen during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    U.S. Marine Corps Corp. Pvt. Amoy Ulette, from Jamica, gives a thumbs up after being sworn in as an American citizen during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  12. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Amoy Ulette, left, from Jamica, smiles as she is greeted by former Secretary of State Colin Powell after being sworn in as an American citizen during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Amoy Ulette, left, from Jamica, smiles as she is greeted by former Secretary of State Colin Powell after being sworn in as an American citizen during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday,...

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  13. People are sworn in as American citizens during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    People are sworn in as American citizens during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  14. Sweet Honey in the Rock performs during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. Anderson, who was black, couldn't sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Sweet Honey in the Rock performs during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. Anderson, who was black, couldn't sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.

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  15. Retired Gen. Colin Powell reads from Lincoln's second Inaugural address during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Retired Gen. Colin Powell reads from Lincoln's second Inaugural address during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  16. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell salutes the U.S. Marine Corps Band as he goes to the podium to read from Lincoln's second Inaugural address during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Former Secretary of State Colin Powell salutes the U.S. Marine Corps Band as he goes to the podium to read from Lincoln's second Inaugural address during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  17. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Amoy Ulette, left, from Jamica, and U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Adriana McIlvaine, from Mexico, listen as Denyce Graves performs during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Amoy Ulette, left, from Jamica, and U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Adriana McIlvaine, from Mexico, listen as Denyce Graves performs during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12...

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  18. People look down as with the statue of President Abraham Lincoln behind them as Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    People look down as with the statue of President Abraham Lincoln behind them as Denyce Graves performs during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  19. With the Washington Monument in the background, a crowd listens to Denyce Graves perform during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    With the Washington Monument in the background, a crowd listens to Denyce Graves perform during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  20. Retired Gen. Colin Powell reads from Lincoln's second Inaugural address during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Retired Gen. Colin Powell reads from Lincoln's second Inaugural address during an event to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Sunday, April 12, 2009.

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  21. FILE - In this April 9, 1939 file photo, contralto singer Marian Anderson performs on the steps of Washington's Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday after she had been refused permission to perform in Washington's Constitution Hall by the hall's owners, the Daughters of the American Revolu... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE - In this April 9, 1939 file photo, contralto singer Marian Anderson performs on the steps of Washington's Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday after she had been refused permission to perform in Washington's Constitution Hall by the hall's owners, the Daughters of the American Revolu...

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    SOURCE: Philly.com 2 months ago
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