Last night legendary actress, jazz singer, and civil rights activist, Lena Horne passed away at age 92.
Horne was a beautiful woman who broke many barriers for our race. She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1917 and by the age of 16 years old could be found singing in nightclubs such as the Cotton Club during the Harlem Renaissance.
Horne was a phenomenal actress, but during the 1930's and 1940's she was blacklisted in Hollywood because she was black. Of course, being a Fabulous Brown Girl, she did not let that stop her. She has appeared in many films and won many Grammy awards for her remarkable voice. She even was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy in 1989.
Horne was also a civil rights activist. She worked very hard along side Dr. Martin Luther King and with the NAACP.
Horne will always be remembered and loved by many generations. Its saddens us that in less than a month we have lost two wonderful and captivating African American women. One being Dr. Dorothy Height and the other Mrs. Lena Horne.
Both of these women were the epitome of class, elegance and grace. If we have just an ounce of their traits, we most certainly will be content.
REST IN PEACE AND POWER MS LENA HORNE! Your legacy will live on in us!!
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