EVB2933844: Anna May Wong (1905-1961), Chinese-American film actress who persevered throughout her long career against casting discrimination. She lost the lead role in THE GOOD EARTH, 1937, to Caucasian actress, Luise Rainer. 1937 portrait by Carl Van Vechten, Vechten, Carl Van (1880-1964) / Bridgeman Images
EVB2933612: Robert McFerrin (1921-2006), made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1955, the same year as Marian Anderson. Both were the first African Americans of their genders to sing principal roles at the New York opera. 1955 portrait by Carl Van Vechten, Vechten, Carl Van (1880-1964) / Bridgeman Images