"How much do you know about Marian Anderson? Find out the facts you need to know about this singer. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
A biography of one of America's greatest singers and a seminal figure in the American civil rights movement uncovers the life of the first African American soloist at the Met.
More than anything in the world, she wanted to sing. From the age of six, Marian amazed her listeners with the beauty of her voice. All through her long life, what Marian Anderson had was a gift for singing. But she had other gifts as well.
It is with the latter academic group that I have principally drawn on to compile and condense the information presented in this book, along with additional expert creditable eyewitness sources not previously publicly disclosed.
Andrea Broadwater's spirited profile breathes new life into Anderson's inspiring story. During a career that spanned four decades, this quiet, proud woman lifted herself out of poverty and obscurity to become a world-famous singer.
A biography of the Negro concert artist who ultimately triumphed in her struggle for recognition.
True or False? Marian Anderson once received a standing ovation before she even sang her song. True! On January 7, 1955 Marian Anderson was the first black person to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
Profiles the singer who, while she performed for presidents and kings, was barred from many public establishments because she was African American.
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Katheryn Russell-Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Marian Anderson--and how she persisted.
... Hard Road to Glory:A History oftheAfrican-American Ath- 18. 19. lete, 1919–1945, vol. 2 (New York: Amistad, 1988) ... 1 and 2; and David K. Wiggins and Patrick B. Miller, eds., The Unlevel Playing Field: A Documentary History ofthe African ...
Marian Anderson