Dorothy Maynor, a trailblazing African American soprano and music educator, passed away on this day. Known for her rich voice and groundbreaking career, she was the first African American to sing at a U.S. presidential inauguration (1949) and later became the first African American on the board of the Metropolitan Opera. She also founded the Harlem School of the Arts, expanding access to music education for thousands of children.
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