Constitution Hall, located in Washington D.C., has a significant place in Black history due to its policy of segregation that was in effect for much of its history. From its opening in 1943 until 1952, Constitution Hall was operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), an organization that upheld racial segregation policies. These policies prevented Black performers from appearing on its stage and Black audiences from attending events.

This discriminatory practice led to the famous incident involving acclaimed Black singer Marian Anderson. In 1939, Anderson was denied the opportunity to perform at Constitution Hall due to her race. In response, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a member of the DAR, resigned from the organization in protest and arranged for Anderson to perform at the nearby Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday. The concert at the Lincoln Memorial drew a crowd of over 75,000 people and became a powerful symbol of the struggle for civil rights and equality.

Constitution Hall's legacy of segregation and discrimination serves as a reminder of the racial injustices that Black artists and activists have faced throughout history. While the venue has since changed its policies and hosted a wide range of performances by diverse artists, its early role in perpetuating segregation is an important part of Black history in the United States.