Her Ruby Shoe Moment On a summer day in June 1976, actress Rita Moreno found herself on a soundstage in England singing the song “Fever.” She was accompanied by members of the band Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem. The musicians were puppets, with the wildest one being the drummer, Animal. They were taping an episode of Jim Henson’s new … Read More
Marian Anderson
When this internationally known opera star was barred from performing at Constitution Hall due to its “white performers only” policy, she sang in front of the Lincoln Memorial for thousands and broke racial barriers along the way. Transport yourself to Easter Sunday, 1939 and meet Marian Anderson…