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1054: Marian Anderson’s Lincoln Memorial Protest Concert

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A Pivotal Moment in Racial Equality and the Arts

This chapter highlights Marian Anderson's groundbreaking performance at the Metropolitan Opera, which served as a turning point in her career and a monumental achievement for racial equity in the arts. It also explores her lasting influence on future Black artists and the significance of her Lincoln Memorial concert in the ongoing conversation about representation in the arts.

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