Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century, once performed in the UN's gilded General Assembly ...

She was the first African American to perform on the main stage at the Metropolitan Opera, the first African American artist ...

Battling extensive racial prejudice, she broke many barriers, including as the first African American to perform with the Metropolitan Opera ... at commemorations, Ms. Anderson joined Ezio ...

Singer and curator Tanisha Mitchellwill pay tribute to legendary African American singers who performed at prestigious venues like the Metropolitan ... Opera House, including Marian Anderson ...