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Today in 1897 singer Marian Anderson was born. DYK... her famous 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial was a result of the work of @HowardU students...?
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Anderson had performed annual concerts @HowardU students sought a larger venue. DC's #ConstitutionHall was the city's largest venue--but segregated. DAR's racism led to a history-making event with 75,000 showing up to hear Anderson Image
Anderson's connection to @HowardU includes performing at its annual Homecoming In 1926 along with Howard alumna Lillian Evanti and @Fisk1866 alum Roland Hayes.
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