World-renowned contralto Marian Anderson regaled audiences and broke racial barriers with her powerful voice. American Experience | PBS’s documentary “Voice of Freedom” tells the story of Anderson's trailblazing life: to.pbs.org/36zpkWR #BlackHistoryPBS #BlackHistoryMonth | PBS
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Barred from performing at Constitution Hall, Marian Anderson sang for a crowd of 75,000 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Watch VOICE OF FREEDOM Tue Dec 21 at 9/8c → pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/voice-freedom | American Experience | PBS
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In January 1957, Marian Anderson sang the national anthem at Dwight Eisenhower's second inauguration, becoming the first Black woman to do so. | American Experience | PBS
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Through her recordings, Marian Anderson brought Black artistry to white audiences and helped popularize African-American spirituals. VOICE OF FREEDOM premieres Mon Feb 15 at 9/8c on PBS → pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/voice-freedom | American Experience | PBS
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Marian Anderson, born in Philadelphia on February 27, 1897, grew from "the baby contralto" to "the voice of the century." | American Experience | PBS
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On Easter Sunday, 1939, Marian Anderson stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and stared out at an audience of 75,000. Barred from performing at Constitution Hall due to her race, the celebrated contralto instead gave a public outdoor concert and was stunned by the enormity of the crowd. When she began to sing, a hush of reverent silence descended on the audience. 🎙️ Stream VOICE OF FREEDOM in the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel → https://to.pbs.org/42v8QfT #MarianAndersonPBS | Ameri
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Marian Anderson faced a crowd of more than 75,000 people. When she began to sing, a hush of reverent silence descended on the audience. Watch VOICE OF FREEDOM Mon Feb 15 at 9/8c on PBS → pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/voice-freedom | American Experience | PBS
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