When One Door Closed, Marian Anderson Found Another Path

When Marian Anderson was denied admission to a prestigious music conservatory because of her race, her dream of becoming a concert singer seemed out of reach. Her mother held on to her faith, believing that if one path closed, God could open another. A few weeks later, respected Philadelphia voice teacher Giuseppe Boghetti accepted Marian as a student. That opportunity helped set her on the path to becoming one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated singers. In 1939, Anderson performed before 75,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial. Her story is a reminder that setbacks may not be the end of the journey. Trust God, remain faithful, and keep moving when the way ahead is unclear.

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