Verizon Hall renamed for iconic singer, Philly native Marian Anderson

A breaker of racial barriers and a Philadelphia native, singer Marian Anderson made history in 1939 when she performed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after being denied access to the DAR Constitution Concert Hall in Washington D.C.Saturday, the Verizon name is off the concert hall as the newly named Marian Anderson Hall, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, held its first concert.

Family member of Anderson, Ginette DePreist, remarked, "We all know that being a Philadelphian means the world to Philadelphia and I think she’d probably think, if she had been alive, this is the most precious reward."Anderson also sang at the Lincoln Memorial as part of the March on Washington, reflecting the dedication to civil rights activism she displayed her entire life.

Entertainment Entertainment Latest News, Entertainment Entertainment Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Philadelphia will get its first building named for Marian Anderson. In Danbury, Connecticut, she’s everywhereThe Danbury Museum will lend nine pieces from its Marian Anderson costume collection to the Kimmel Center for a concert and rededication ceremony celebrating South Philly's famous contralto singer.
Source: PhillyInquirer - 🏆 81. / 68 Read more »