Born in the Bedford- Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York to a classy, well educated family, Lena Horne exemplified beauty and talent.Lena Horne was more than just a singer. She danced, and acted as well. She played a small part in civil rights movement. She also performed in the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York. The Cotton Club was a famous club in New York that had popular Black entertainers, but also denied Blacks entrance into the club. The club's entertainment reinforced black stereotypes but it also helped launch their careers. She will always be remembered for her flawless face, her impressive voice, and how she paved the way for other African- Americans. Rest In Peace Lena Horne (June 30, 1917 — May 9, 2010).
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