Question

According to Hughes, in what area had African american singers not received recognition before Anderson? How can you explain this lack of recognition

Answer 1

Langston Hughes brought recognition to African American singers in the area of opera, which had been lacking before Marian Anderson's breakthrough performance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Langston Hughes, an African American poet, brought recognition to African American singers in the area of opera. Before singer Marian Anderson's breakthrough performance at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955, African American singers had not received recognition in the world of opera. This lack of recognition can be explained by the racial discrimination and segregation that existed at the time. African American singers were often not given opportunities to perform on prestigious stages or were restricted to performing in segregated venues.

Answer 2

It was believed that African American singers could only sing spirituals and Marie Anderson was one of the people that broke that stereotype. This happened because people were racists or didn't care or just didn't know anything about those people.