Tindley Temple United Methodist Church on South Broad Street honored its former member Marian Anderson during a special service Feb. 23, 2025. Anderson first began performing at the church in 1926.

Display of 1923-1932 performance gown worn by Marian Anderson. At right is a Time magazine cover with her image.

In the face of racial prejudice, Anderson’s operatic singing abilities broke racial barriers and were celebrated around the world, including a 1939 performance at the Lincoln Memorial that drew a ...