Monday, May 10, 2010

Lena Horne Passes - RIP

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/may/10/local/la-me-horne-20100510

I know.

People do not think of the beautiful vocals of Lena Horne when they think of the Civil Rights Movement. But they're missing out on a whole, fabulous part of our history.

NPR did a great story on Lena, her career, and the racism she encountered. You should check it out.: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126666993

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