Friday, March 13, 2009

Marian Anderson--ESL Lessons for Women's History Month


VOANews: Marian Anderson, 1897-1993: Her Voice Became Famous Around the World
She performed African-American spirituals and classical music.

VOANews: Marian Anderson, 1897-1993: 75,000 People Heard Her Sing at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Daughters of the American Revolution would not let Anderson perform in their concert hall because she was black.