Marian Anderson: The Opera Singer Who Challenged Segregation

Marian Anderson: The Opera Singer Who Challenged Segregation

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History, Business, Architecture, Performing Arts

10th Grade - University

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Marian Anderson, a renowned African-American opera singer, faced racial discrimination in the US. Despite early setbacks, she achieved international acclaim in Europe. In 1939, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) barred her from performing at Constitution Hall due to her race, sparking public outrage. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the DAR in protest, and Anderson performed at the Lincoln Memorial, becoming a civil rights icon. Her career continued to break racial barriers, including a historic performance at the Met Opera. Anderson's conflict with the DAR highlighted racial discrimination and contributed to changing discriminatory practices in America.

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