Marian Anderson

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March 1, 2024
Key events in the life of pioneering contralto Marian Anderson, whose name replaced Verizon on the Philadelphia Orchestra on Wednesday.
February 28, 2024
Anderson, who was born in Philadelphia, in 1955 became the first Black singer to appear at New York's Metropolitan Opera.
Zandra Flemister, first Black woman in Secret Service
February 15, 2023
During Black History Month, it’s fitting to recognize the contributions Black Americans made in building monuments in the nation’s capital.
June 17, 2022
Today in 1911, Amanda Aldridge performed a recital on her piano at Queens Small Hall, the main concert auditorium in…
August 15, 2021
Listeners can experience Marian Anderson's storied career over four decades when Sony Classical issues a digitally remastered collection.
Queen Latifah
August 23, 2018
Hip hop star, actress, and entertainment mogul Queen Latifah is honored with the prestigious Marian Anderson award.
April 8, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the dress Marian Anderson wore to sing at the Lincoln Memorial 75 years…
May 26, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - This month, Autier Allen-Craft was elected to the position of regent in the Norwalk–Village Green chapter of…