Marian Anderson And Charley Pride Both Made Black-Music History On This Date

65 years ago today, Marian Anderson (Philly gal!) became the first African-American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera; 12 years later, Charley Pride (who passed away last month) became the first African-American singer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.

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