Marian Anderson's historic 1939 performance at the Lincoln Memorial is explored in this graphic novel biography.
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Marian Anderson's historic 1939 performance at the Lincoln Memorial is explored in this graphic novel biography.
On April 9, 1939, Black contralto Marian Anderson stood on a stage before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Facing a crowd of 75,000 people on the National Mall, she began to sing "America, My Country 'Tis of Thee." From the very first note, her sweet and powerful voice took flight--soaring over the National Mall and floating out of radios across the nation. But why was Anderson singing outside on that chilly day, and what was the enduring legacy of her historic performance? Find out in a...
will contain mild spoilers
No sexual content depicted.
No violence or gore depicted.
No profanity or strong language depicted.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ representation depicted.
Minor references to faith or spirituality possible in historical context.
No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
No evidence found in available sources.
Moderate focus on civil rights and racial equality themes.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Moderate depiction of racial discrimination and systemic suffering.
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