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The display is in the Capitol's War Room on the second floor. Items include: - The score of the music standard "Stormy Weather" with Lena Horne and Cab Calloway on the cover.
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Hellfighters infantry regiment, and Jim Brown's rushing trophy from Syracuse University are part of a new black history display in upstate New York. The exhibit at the Capitol in Albany includes a letter from writer Langston Hughes to W.E.B. DuBois and...
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In this 1973 photo, singer Lena Horne embraces the character Grover on during an appearance on the children's program "Sesame Street," in New York. View Photo »
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Lena Horne, entertainer, and 'Woogie' Harris, sportsman, 1938.
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In her Oscar speech, she thanks everyone from her family, to her representatives and the film producers to ... Oprah Winfrey. Check out the full text of her speech below. "Oh my God. Oh my God. I'm sorry. This moment is so much bigger than me. This...
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“I remember standing in the wings and Clive talking to Merv about this woman who had the soul and guts of Aretha Franklin and the clarity and phrasing of Lena Horne, and I thought, ‘Who is he talking about, is it me?’” the singer later recalled. “I...
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She entered only after an extensive (but accurate) introduction from her mentor, Clive Davis, who put her in the same class as Lena Horne and Dionne Warwick. “You either got it or don’t have it. She’s got it.” 8. Whitney Houston wins her first Grammy...
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Actress Halle Berry gives a tribute to entertainer Lena Horne during the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011. View Photo »
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Supremes star Mary Wilson is coming to the Cabaret Festival to perform in Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project. Source: AdelaideNow Mary Wilson, left, with fellow Supremes Florence Ballard and Diana Ross in 1967. Picture: Philip Gotlop/Camera Press...
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Unknown man in background, c 1951 A meditation: Lena Horne reflected in mirror in dressing room at Stanley Charming: Lena Horne standing next to cake inscribed 'Greetings Lena Horne', with Bill Nunn Sr on right, in Loendi Club, October 1944 Cutting the...
About Lena Horne
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Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (born June 30, 1917) is an American singer and actress. She has recorded and performed extensively, independently and with other jazz notables, including Artie Shaw, Teddy Wilson, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Charlie Barnet, Benny Carter, and Billy Eckstine. She currently lives in New York City and no longer makes... Full Article
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: A picture of singer/actress/civil rights activist/dancer Lena Horne is displayed during a homage during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 23: People look on before the start of an auction of the estate of Lena Horne, including an abstract painting by African American artist Charles Alston (L), at Doyle New York February 23, 2011 in New York City. More than 200 lots of fine art, gowns, jewelry,...
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 23: A statue of Lena Horne by artist Peter Lambda is seen before an auction of the estate of Lena Horne at Doyle New York February 23, 2011 in New York City. More than 200 lots of fine art, gowns, jewelry, photographs and other items from Lena Hornes Manhattan...
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 23: Items are seen during an auction of the estate of Lena Horne at Doyle New York February 23, 2011 in New York City. More than 200 lots of fine art, gowns, jewelry, photographs and other items from Lena Horne's Manhattan home are being auctioned today. Horne...
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 23: A bid is placed during an auction of the estate of Lena Horne, including an abstract painting by African American artist Charles Alston (L), at Doyle New York February 23, 2011 in New York City. More than 200 lots of fine art, gowns, jewelry, photographs and...
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Actress Halle Berry gives a tribute to entertainer Lena Horne during the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 27, 2011.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: A picture of singer/actress/civil rights activist/dancer Lena Horne is displayed during a homage during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
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