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Marian Anderson

From the Philadelphia Record Photograph Morgue [V07]. 

Anderson was one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century.  Despite experiencing discrimination and racism, Anderson built a successful career in which she performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the world.  She also was a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Committee and a goodwill ambassador for the United States Department of State.