5.10.2010
Lena Horne
17:41 | 
Posted by
Sybil Gage's Stormy Monday Show |
This is how we should remember Lena Horne.
She came to prominence in a difficult time for black people , but also at a wonderful time for Jazz music. She had beautiful friendships with such luminaries as Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
She was hip. She stood her ground against Hollywood; challenging the way black people were portrayed. And when she had an opportunity to "pass" for Latino, she turned it down flat.
She enjoyed 60 years of entertaining us in films, in clubs, on television. (I just watched a special two days ago, and you've heard her many times on my show.)
May you rest in peace for a job well done Lady. We are forever blessed to have witnessed you.
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