Another Icon to be missed...Lena Horne
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Posted By: torin ellis on May 10, 2010 FEATURED Content On Sunday, according to a CNN online article, singer, dancer and actress Lena Horne died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday night, a hospital spokeswoman said. At a time when so many of our young brothers and sisters are struggling to identify a reason, failing to see that they are a reason, to press forward, Lena Horne served as an example. She was one of the first African-Americans to sign a long-term movie contract with a major Hollywood studio when she joined MGM in 1942. Horne's expressive voice made her a singing star after Hollywood failed to give her roles that might have made her a big screen starlet. Do spend a few moments researching her history and remembering how she opened doors for so many. Lena Horne, 92. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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torin ellis
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I have always loved and admired Lena Horne. She was such a beautiful person - inside and out. I loved her down-to-earth delivery and her yet so elegant and sophisticated style. It seems she lived a good, long life. May she rest in peace. Monday, May 10th 2010 at 1:32PM |
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My all-time favorite television moment -- Lena Horne and Kermit the Frog singing "It's not easy bein' green." Martha Murphy Monday, May 10th 2010 at 5:38PM |
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We love you and admired your talent and a real person
Monday, May 10th 2010 at 5:47PM |
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I love Lena Horne....she was BLACK and BEAUTIFUL....POSITIVE and PROFESSIONAL... Quite a DIVA........Polite, Proper and Pleasant! Lena was a Virtuous Women and my role model and mentor. LENA HORNE was Gorgeous, Sharp, Bright and simply A PRETTY WOMAN.. Yvette Williams Tuesday, May 11th 2010 at 1:24AM |
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I remember hearing her sing live, back in the 80s. She was truly a beautiful black woman that broke many barriers. Peace and blessings to her family.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 at 10:53AM |
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I will always remember Lena horne I was 17 years old and saw a show she did in Washington D.C. Back in 1982 I fell in love with her she was witty,cocky,and did not hold her tongue that was one of the bestshows to me I will never forget her.And she will surely be missed.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 at 7:24PM |
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Such a powerful woman of God she will be missed! She set standards for a lot of women today but as a femal of the newer generation must continue to raise the standards. Tuesday, May 11th 2010 at 9:57PM |
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