Marian Anderson sings in Constitution Hall in January 1943 before an integrated audience. Photograph by Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images, Copyright Getty Images.

The event became an important moment in the broader civil rights movement. Anderson’s performance at the Lincoln Memorial has since been remembered as a defining instance of cultural and social significance in the United States.

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Biography DATE OF BIRTH: February 27, 1897 – according to her birth certificate.     PLACE OF BIRTH: Philadelphia,  Pennsylvannia FAMILY BACKGROUND: Marian Anderson  was the oldest of three daughters...

The DAR denied Marian Anderson Constitution Hall because of her race. So she sang at the Lincoln Memorial for 75,000 on Easter, April 9, 1939. #MarianAnderson #DARsaysNo

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#MarianAnderson sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial #OnThisDay in 1939 after being denied the opportunity to sing in the DAR concert hall; here's Anderson singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" to 75,000 people on the Mall:

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Contralto #MarianAnderson performed from 1925 to 1965 despite #racist obstacles as a #Black woman. On #ThisDayInHistory in 1939, with #EleanorRoosevelt's help, she sang to an integrated crowd of 75,000 at the #LincolnMemorial, after being barred from #ConstitutionHall by #DAR.

This Historic Marian Anderson Performance Made Her an Icon of the

On April 9th, 1939: American contralto #MarianAnderson sings before 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C; appearance organized after Anderson was denied permission to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall.

The First Lady & The Contralto Singer Eleanor Roosevelt, Marian Anderson, and the courage in doing what is right

I explored their friendship in my article a few years ago, The First Lady and the Contralto Singer. Check it out! #EleanorRoosevelt #MarianAnderson
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Do you tend to get demoralised when you get a "NO", or does that fire up your energy and ambition even more?
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📆April 9, 1939 American #contralto Marian Anderson sings before 75,000 at the #LincolnMemorial in #Washington, D.C; appearance organized after Anderson was denied permission to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall

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#OTD #TDIH #April9, 1939 #MarianAnderson sings at the #LincolnMemorial.
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On the 8th of April 1993: #MarianAnderson, American contralto and celebrated #singer (My Lord, What a Morning), died of #congestiveheartfailure at 96.
#RIP †

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And finally, “The Star Spangled Banner” performed by the greatest coloratura contralto to ever live Marian Anderson (youtu.be/_iYcheeUS5A?...)
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#BlackHistoryMonth is not over until you have heard my Queen sing.
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Congress denies John Willis Menard, 1st Black man elected to Congress, his seat as Rep of Louisiana 2nd District, New Orleans.
Marian Anderson is born in Philadelphia, PA.
Only 246 days left 'til next Halloween!
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Marian Anderson used her voice to push against artistic limits & the color line.
On February 27, her birthday, Black History Month comes to a close. We honor Marian Anderson, proud of her Connecticut ties. Check out her bio at cwhf.org.
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Marian Anderson, American contralto, was born on Feb. 27, 1897 (d. 1993). #MarianAnderson

"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" (Traditional African-American spiritual) (1952, The Ed Sullivan Show)
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#MarianAnderson was born #OnThisDay in 1897; one of the greatest voices of the 20th c., she broke the color line at the Met; here's video of her iconic performance at the Lincoln Memorial (4.9.1939):
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Marian Anderson, American contralto, was born on Feb. 27, 1897 (d. 1993). #MarianAnderson

More about Anderson's performance on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939:

Lincoln Memorial Concert | Voice of Freedom | American Experience | PBS
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Marian Anderson, American contralto, was born on Feb. 27, 1897 (d. 1993). #MarianAnderson

After being denied a Constitution Hall performance by the DAR in 1939:

"My Country, 'Tis of Thee" (unknown, lyrics: Samuel Francis Smith) (1939, April 9, Lincoln Mem.)
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"None of us is responsible for the complexion of his skin. This fact of nature offers no clue to the character or quality of the person underneath."

Documentary: ▶️ youtu.be/Rlk-x2gkglk?si…

🎶 African American contralto #MarianAnderson was #BOTD 27 Feb 1897. #Opera #Music

Philadelphia Orchestra's Home at Verizon Hall to be Renamed for Contralto and Civil Rights Activist Marian Anderson - Symphony

On 27 Feb 2024: The Philadelphia Orchestra announces renaming of their concert home as #MarianAnderson Hall, in honor of the noted 20th century contralto who was from the city.

Constantine the Great (272), Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807), Hugo Black (1886), Lotte Lehmann (1888), #MarianAnderson (1897), John Steinbeck (1902), Michael Fox (1921), Joanne Woodward (1930), Elizabeth Taylor (1932), Ralph Nader (1934) & Mirella Freni (1935) were born #OnThisDay...

Birthday Spotlight: Marian Anderson! Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993)

Birthday Spotlight: Marian Anderson!

Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals.

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Gorgeous voice and human.😍

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It's Black History Month in the US, so I'm marking it with inspirational quotes from Black Americans.

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@527may, Black Royalty, shared the text and video below.

This is our [Black History]. I love this.👊🏾😎👊🏾❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💯💯💯💯

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