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  1. 6 days ago · Her 1981 one-woman show Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music can be cited as the culminating event of her career. Bogle observes that in that performance Horne demonstrated an ability to laugh at herself and admit her vulnerabilities.

  2. Jul 1, 2024 · Inspired by her mother's dream, Lena became the first Black actress to receive a studio contract. As her fame grew, she dared to decline the stereotypical roles that she was offered, and she refused to use segregated entrances.

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  3. Jun 30, 2024 · Lena Horne, An Icon Of The Highest Magnitude. The majestic Lena Horne was born on June 30th, 1917. Horne's iconic version of Stormy Weather became her signature song and she was the first African American to sign to a long-term studio contract.

  4. Jul 6, 2024 · Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was an American dancer, actress, singer, and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years, appearing in film, television, and theatre.

  5. Jul 15, 2024 · Singer, actress, dancer—American entertainer Lena Horne was a true triple threat. The immensely talented Horne had a career that spanned over seven decades, and she worked through prejudices...

  6. Jul 22, 2024 · Lena Horne by James Haskins. 12 Total Resources 1 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Meet-the-Author Recording of Lena Horne;

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  8. Jul 1, 2024 · Pittsburgh has birthed greats like Mary Lou Williams, Art Blakey, Lena Horne and Erroll Garner. Here are a few local Black musicians you can add to your playlist today. Casaundra Williams...