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Notable Singers At Past Presidential Inaugurations

Explore the tradition of talented musicians performing at presidential inaugurations, from Marian Anderson to Lady Gaga.

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Grace Bumbry: Singer who broke opera’s colour barrier

The singer became one of the first African Americans to conquer the international opera stage

The Independent UK

Trailblazing opera star Grace Bumbry dies at age 86

The celebrated singer, who led an illustrious, jet-setting career, broke the color barrier as the first Black artist to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival.

WEKU

Philadelphia's public input survey shows most area residents want a Harriet Tubman statue

PHILADELPHIA — Harriet Tubman was the overwhelming choice of Philadelphia area residents who took part in a survey asking which African American historical figure the city should honor with a statue.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

I quit! The art of writing the great resignation letter

Oliver Dowden’s wounded farewell note last week was full of the kind of passive aggression found in classics of the genre

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First Lady doesn't live up to its icons

Not even Viola Davis, Gillian Anderson and Michelle Pfeiffer can save this loose braid of slight biographical drama

Salon

Marian Anderson sculpture project is now seeking an artist

PHILADELPHIA — Planners behind the drive to erect a sculpture of Marian Anderson in her hometown are casting about for potential artists and, for the first time, have outlined a detailed timeline for completion of the project.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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