For African American history month, this is the second installment in our series of coloring book handouts celebrating important musicians of Philadelphia! Today, we want to recognize the trailblazer, icon, and classical singer: Marian Anderson.
Born in 1897 to an ice vendor and a caretaker, Marian Anderson rose from humble beginnings and navigated discrimination and adversity to become one of the most celebrated musicians from Philadelphia.
She began learning to sing at an early age under the tutelage of her church choir at the Union Baptist Church in South Philadelphia. She lived a long and remarkable life, full of many musical, philanthropic, and civic achievements.