Trey’s Table Episode 362: Marian Anderson, Bad Bunny, and Race.

Trey’s Table Episode 362: Marian Anderson, Bad Bunny, and Race.

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This week on Trey’s Table, we’re breaking down the racist and xenophobic backlash to Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Critics are attacking him for performing in Spanish and for his past political stances, like skipping U.S. tour dates over concerns about ICE raids . It’s a glaring reminder that the “culture wars” are often just recycled racism.

This moment echoes a painful chapter in American history. In 1939, the world-renowned African American contralto Marian Anderson was barred from performing at Washington D.C.’s Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) because of her race .

In a powerful act of solidarity, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the DAR in protest . The event was moved to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where Anderson sang for a crowd of 75,000 and a national radio audience, in a historic concert that became a landmark civil rights spectacle .

The throughline? Who is considered "belonging" on America's biggest stages, and the racist resistance artists of color face when they claim their space.

Tap the link in our bio to listen to the full episode as we explore the politics of performance, cultural exclusion, and the enduring fight for representation.

Discussion Question 👇
What other historical parallels do you see playing out in today's culture wars? Share below!

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