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  Commentary: Two significant events in the history of African American performers and media controversy take place next week. Firstly, they discuss Marian Anderson's iconic concert on April 9, 1939, at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied use of Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Secondly, a controversial moment during a Petula Clark special on April 8, 1968, where she touched Harry Belafonte's arm, prompting a sponsor's demand to delete th...

*Soul singer/songwriter Antoine Dunn to perform at the 25th Baltimore “Uplifting Minds II” Entertainment Conference on Sat. April 20, 2024.

Marian Anderson was a contralto whose voice won her acclaim around the world. Her 1939 concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial was a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement.

Philadelphia Orchestra President and CEO Matías Tarnopolsky and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin announced that Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the legendary contralto, civil rights icon, and Philadelphian.

Singer Marian Anderson is getting new recognition 30 years after her death

Singer Marian Anderson is getting new recognition 30 years after her death. The pioneering Black contraltos name will now replace Verizons on the Philadelphia Orchestra hall, a key cultural institution

Black achievement has been foundational to the American story and to the history of the White House.

Black Americans have been and will continue to be pivotal to change, discovery, innovation and more in the US, despite the adversity and disadvantages they have been subjected to since their arrival to this country. That is why it is so important to dedicate at least one time of the year to celebrating Black history.… Continue reading Black History Month: People You Should Know about Before the Month Ends

February is known as the month of celebrating and honoring Black history in America. However, what you may not know is that each Black History Month actually has a specified theme. This has been the case since the beginning of its observance when it was still known as “Negro History Week.” The theme is decided… Continue reading Black History Month Facts About Art for This Year’s Theme

Snopes traced the origin of viral pictures that showed Tennessee pastor Greg Locke baptizing a woman in a metal tank.