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A Belair-Edison man wrote a song for Spike Lee. Now, he sings opera.

Baltimore-born opera singer Hakeem Henderson, who this fall will begin a prestigious residency for young artists with the Washington National Opera. (Courtesy of Hakeem Henderson)
Baltimore-born opera singer Hakeem Henderson, who this fall will begin a prestigious residency for young artists with the Washington National Opera. (Courtesy of Hakeem Henderson)
By | mmccauley@baltsun.com
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It wasn’t easy being a Black teen in the Belair-Edison neighborhood who sang opera. But Hakeem Henderson persevered.

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