Jillian Pirtle made a promise to keep Marian Anderson's legacy alive through the tiny museum house and she's not letting ...

Training and performing, Marian made her European debut at the Paris Opera House in 1935. Marian Anderson, noted contralto, sings "The Star Spangled Banner" at the dedication of a mural ...

Marian Anderson’s life was filled with moments where she was told “no” because of her race — but that didn’t stop her.

Philly. Enjoy that sun yesterday? As we inch closer to spring — and severe-storm season — experts have an idea of what ...

(Cory Sharber/WHYY) Tindley Temple United Methodist Church on South Broad Street honored its former member Marian Anderson during a special service Feb. 23, 2025. Anderson first began performing at ...

Arturo Toscanini said that Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8 ... Despite that acclaim, in 1939 the Daughters of the American Revolution banned her from performing at its Constitution Hall.

Operettic Contralto Marian Anderson fought discriminations and went on to captivate audiences around the world. Her voice rang with power, grace and extraordinary range. Marian Anderson ...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the reopening of the iconic museum on the start of Women’s History Month.

AVA’s 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala, March 21, at Marion Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. “Our 90th anniversary celebration and gala is a momentous occasion that not ...