America's First Black Diva: Sissieretta Jones at 150
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Stages of Freedom
2018 marks the 150th Anniversary of Sissiretta Jones. As America's first Black opera superstar and a resident of Providence, Jones left an indelible mark on our city, the nation, and the world that is only now being recognized and appreciated. See below for the events of her three day national celebration.