The Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall will be renamed in honor of legendary vocalist Marian Anderson, a classical and spiritual music vocalist known for crossing racial and artistic boundaries.

“In this concert, we’re celebrating the legacy of Marian Anderson, who is one of Philadelphia ... concert or maybe has never been to a classical music concert, I would say come join us ...

Presentation of Spingarn medal to Marian Anderson by Mrs .Roosevelt, 30th Annual Conference, 1939. Courtesy: Library of Congress Anderson was born in 1897 in South Philadelphia. Hard-working and ...