American singer and actress
Born: June 30, 1917
Died: May 9, 2010
Lena Horne (1917-2010) was an iconic American singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she joined the chorus line at the Cotton Club at the age of 16 and made her Broadway debut in the musical “Dance With Your Gods” in 1934. Horne’s captivating voice and striking beauty quickly made her a star.
In the 1940s, she signed with MGM and became one of the first African American actresses to sign a long-term contract with a major Hollywood studio. She appeared in several films, including “Cabin in the Sky” (1943) and “Stormy Weather” (1943), the latter featuring her signature song of the same name.
Despite her success, Horne faced significant racial discrimination and was often limited to minor roles that could be easily cut for southern audiences. She used her platform to fight for civil rights, participating in the March on Washington in 1963 and working with the NAACP and other organizations.
Horne’s career spanned over six decades, and she continued to perform on stage, television, and in nightclubs. She received numerous awards, including a Tony Award for her one-woman show “Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.” Lena Horne remains a symbol of talent, beauty, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Lena Horne’s 5 most popular quotes
- The naked female body is treated so weirdly in society. It’s like people are constantly begging to see it, but once they do, someone’s a hoe.
- Don’t be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it’s just death.
- The best thing about living… Is the chance to keep on doing it!
- Nobody black or white who really believes in democracy can stand aside now; everybody’s got to stand up and be counted.
- You have to be taught to be second class; you’re not born that way.
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