Marian Anderson

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Philadelphia native and groundbreaking opera singer, Marian Anderson will see her life and legacy honored at the Penn Museum in February. Photo Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.

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Spotlight on Marian Anderson

Anderson is notably the first Black woman to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera, and was…

January 13th, 2022

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The museum is asking for assistance in restoring these artifacts. Photo: Getty Images / Mark Makela

Anderson Museum Restoration

February 18th, 2022

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Marian Anderson's love letters are the center of a new performance at The Penn Museum. Photo: London Express/Getty Images.

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Marian's Love Letters

February 11th, 2022

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Anderson was a gifted opera singer who was born and raised in South Philly. Photo: Wikipedia.

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Marian Anderson Statue

July 26th, 2021