Question

review the details below.
eleanor roosevelt lobbied for marian anderson to be allowed to perform at the lincoln memorial.
in 1939, marian anderson was refused permission to perform for an integrated audience at constitution hall.
marian anderson was the first black person to perform at new york citys metropolitan opera.
choose the best topic sentence to introduce a paragraph containing these details.
marian anderson sang in numerous concert halls all across the united states.
marian anderson was a talented singer whose career benefited from the patronage of eleanor roosevelt.
a talented singer, marian anderson was also at the center of civil rights issues for black artists.

Explanation:

The details cover Marian Anderson's professional milestone as a Black singer, a racial discrimination incident in her career, and advocacy that supported her—all tying to her role as a talented artist at the intersection of civil rights for Black performers. The first option is too narrow, only covering performances. The second option only focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt's support, ignoring the discrimination and her historic Met Opera achievement. The third option encompasses her talent, her civil rights-related experiences, and her barrier-breaking status.

Answer:

A talented singer, Marian Anderson was also at the center of civil rights issues for black artists.