May 9, 2010 - Lena Horne passed at the age of 92. She was an Actress, Dancer, Singer African American women who in the early 40's of Hollywood was accepted. She was what the secular world calls "mixed blood". Her parentage is a mix of African, Euro -Centric and Native American.
Lena Horne is the reason actress Hallie Berry can get the movie rolls she gets today. Along with countless of others women of color. If was very difficult to get a part, or to sing or to dance in a Hollywood production. That was unheard of in Hollywood back in the 1940's. In 1942, Lena Horne signed a 7 year contract with MGM after acting in the "race Movie". In the same year she starred in "Panama Hattie".
She became famous after her performance in "Stormy Weather". Furthermore, she played in several MGM musicals, but was never given a leading role because of her Black Heritage.
There will never be another. Thank you, Lena for all you did for every women of color who is an actress, and those who are trying to become an actress.
Rest in Peace.
Your Girl LG
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