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When I sing, I don't want them to see that my face is black. I don't want them to see that my face is white. I want them to see my soul. And that is colorless.
Marian Anderson
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"When I sing, I don't want them to see that my face is black. I don't want them to see that my face is white. I want them to see my soul. And that is colorless."
— Marian Anderson

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When I sing, I don't want them to see that my face is black. I don't want them to see that my face is white. I want them to see my soul. And that is colorless. — Marian Anderson

About Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson was a Musician from United States (1897–1993).

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Who said "When I sing, I don't want them to see that my face is black. I don't want them…"?
This quote is attributed to Marian Anderson, a Musician from United States.
When did Marian Anderson live?
Marian Anderson lived from 1897 – 1993.