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The Hyers Sisters Concert Debut
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Singing in front of packed stadiums as young children would be nerve wracking enough. Not only did the Hyers sisters actively tour around the states’ in the late-nineteenth century, they did so while simultaneously combating racial stereotypes and segregation. Will Schneider explores the careers of two talented young African American sisters and their impact on the music industry. More at: http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/04/16/hyers-sisters-concert-debut/
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