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Marian Anderson singing from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial before a crowd of 75,000 people, 4/9/1939. (NARA ID 595378)
Marian Anderson’s 1939 EASTERConcert
By Miriam Kleiman, Public Affairs
Marian Anderson was the Beyoncé of the opera world when she was invited to perform in DC at a concert planned for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall. The DAR’s decision to bar her from doing so due to its “all-white performer policy” led to a turning point in civil rights history - her historic Easter concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial before a crowd of 75,000 admirers. Listen to this incredible concert online and discover through our records:
- Did the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) reallyhave an “all-white performer policy”?
- How was First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt involved, and did she really resign from DAR?
- What was the role of Howard University and its Omega Psi Phi Fraternity?
Eleanor Roosevelt to John Lovell, Jr. of Howard University, 2/26/1939.
Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson in Japan, 5/22/1953, NARA ID 195989.
Petition from Omega Psi Phi, April 1939. (Records of the U.S. Senate, National Archives).
Marian Anderson Poster, 8/26/1957, NARA ID 6948897.
President John F. Kennedy with Singer Marian Anderson and her accompanist Franz Rupp in the Oval Office 3/22/1962. JFK Library ID AR7113-A.
Related upcoming program for kids!
Meet Marian Anderson!National Archives Comes Alive Young Learners Program
Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11 am EDT, View on YouTube.
See online:
- Pieces of Historypost by Adam Berenbak, Center for Legislative Archives.
- ReDiscovering Black History post by Alexis Hill, Special Media divisione
- Marian Anderson Performs at the Lincoln Memorial, DocsTeach
- Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson, FDR Library
- Eleanor Roosevelt Resigns from the Daughters of the American Revolution, FDR Library
Civil rights crusader Fannie Lou Hamer represents the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Methodist Church Ministries/Kenneth Thompson, online here.
“NOBODY’S FREE UNTIL EVERYBODY’S FREE.”
In honor of Women’s History Month (March) and Black History Month (Feb), we continue our celebration of Black women with this special virtual Kennedy Library Forum on March 16 at 7 pm ET. Registerhereto watch live or later.
Kate Clifford Larson, visiting scholar at the Brandeis Women’s Studies Research Center, will discuss her new book with Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead, professor of communication and African and African American studies at Loyola University Maryland.
Walk with Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou Hamerdraws on new interviews and fresh archival material to explore Hamer’s life and impact on the civil rights movement. Kennedy Library education and public programs on civil rights and social justice are supported in part by AT&T.
Archives specialist Netisha Currie wrote about Hamer for the National Archives Say It Loud! Employee Affinity Group’s Rediscovering Black Historyblog’sBlack History Basic Training series.Currie shared Hamer’s incredible history that included African American voter registration, organizing Freedom Summer, co-founding the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and helping to establish the National Women’s Political Caucus in 1971.
Governor Bill Clinton’s “Vision for America” speech at the Democratic National Committee (DNC), 7/16/1992, Clinton Library, NARA ID 18557458.
FOR KIDS AND EDUCATORS:
- DocsTeach: Fannie Lou Hamer and Voting Rights: Students will analyze a portion of Hamer’s testimony at the 1964 Democratic National Convention about registering to vote in Mississippi in 1962. They will answer questions to understand the specific challenges Black Americans faced, and the motivations behind the Civil Rights Movement.
- Meet Fannie Lou Hamer:National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program. Online here.Hamer (as portrayed by Sheila Arnold) shared her story from her birth as the 20th child of parents who were tenant farmers in Mississippi to her efforts to organize the Mississippi Freedom Summer for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and more.
If Monday had a Happy face
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Still here
Trying to get my body and these lungs used to this weatherFeels like just yesterday I was rocking short sleeves and thin long sleeves enjoying Fall and then the weather just switched to freezing cold. Anyone else feel like winter just came outta nowhere? ♀️I wasn’t ready Gotta break out the fleece lined gear and hard warmers STAT!
As usual, I’m always in search of the perfect winter running gloves because my fingers take a while to warm up.
If you have a favorite, drop it in the comments below.
A note to all my Georgia peaches Today is the last day to register to vote in the Georgia Senate RunOff Elections. Please make sure you’re registered and ready
#mondaymood #mondaymorning #DiverseRunnersWorld #runner #motherrunner #goodtrouble
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“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.“
A Very Happy Friday to You!
On Wednesday I shared a story of hope because so many of us were in a bad place.
Today I want you to never doubt the power of your voice or your activism because “Nothing can stop the power of a committed and determined people to make a difference in our society.” - John Lewis
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Thank you to @staceyabrams. You are the Real MVP
Thank you to all the community organizers and activists who work tirelessly to help better their community and the country. And about out to all the voters for doing the right thing.
I think the spirit of John Lewis is looking down and smiling at us
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Action items:
Track your ballot if you are in Georgia, Arizona or Nevada. If it was not accepted, there is still time to fix it so it will be counted. Contact your local election office for more details. Georgia the deadline to get this done is today at 5pm.
Go Get it done! The finish line is near
*Please share to get the word out*
#JohnLewis
#GoodTrouble
#StaceyAbrams
#HappyFriday
#FridayFeeling
#DiverseRunnersWorld
#DiverseWeRun
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If they weren’t afraid of you, they wouldn’t try to silence you.
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Reduced polling stations.
Voters being turned away from polling stations due to lack of ballots.
USPS Mailboxes being removed from neighborhoods.
Mail being slowed down.
States rejecting ballots due to ballots reaching late because of the mail slow down even if they are postmarked by the election date.
This what voter suppression looks like!!
Let’s elect change to put an end to it
There are primary elections being held in 3 states today: Alaska, Florida and Wyoming.
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In person voting for Alaska ends at 8pm. Mail in ballots must be postmarked with today’s date.
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In person voting for Florida ends at 8pm. Mail in ballots must be dropped off at a designated secure drop box by 7pm. DO NOT mail your ballot. It will NOT be counted.
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In person voting for Wyoming ends at 7pm. Mail in ballots must be hand delivered to your county clerk’s office no later than 7pm. DO NOT mail your ballot today. It will NOT be counted.
Make sure you sign ✍️your ballot ✉️
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Your voice matters. Your opinion matters. Your community matters. Your issues matter. Your rights matter. Your vote matters.
Go vote
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