Lillian Evans, the world-famous opera star and founder of the National Negro Opera Company, was indeed a remarkable figure in American music history. Born on August 12, 1891, she became one of the first African American women to gain recognition in the opera world. In addition to her successful career as a singer, she played a pivotal role in establishing the National Negro Opera Company, which was founded to provide a platform for Black performers in the opera industry, which had been historically exclusionary. Her contributions were instrumental in breaking down racial barriers in the arts.
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