Which excerpt from "marion anderson sings" best supports the idea that anderson ease discrimination for african american performers?

"when her tour schedule brought her to washington, d. c., in 1939, the choice was obvious: the city’s largest and grandest concert venue, constitution hall. anderson’s manager wrote to make arrangements."

"how would anderson like to sing on easter sunday at the lincoln memorial? it would be an outdoor concert, free, open to all—and with no segregation."

"but across the footlights anderson often saw only white faces. in many cities, in the south especially, people of her own race had to sit up in the balcony."
30 points

Answer is Option B: How would Anderson like to sing on Easter Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial? It would be an outdoor concert, free, open to all—and with no segregation."

Explanation:

Marion Anderson was a renowned African American singer. But she was initially denied to a concert hall in Washington D.C. his was one of the cases of racial discrimination that blacks had to face in U.S. But then with the help of first lady, "Eleanor Roosevelt" and "President Roosevelt", Marain was able to sing in an open-air concert. She was allowed to sing on the steps of Lincoln Memorial.

Option B mentions that the concert will have no segregation or discrimination and would be open for all. Thus, this statement shows that Anderson helped ease discrimination for African American performers.

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.