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May 10, 2010
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Lena Horne dies
Jazz great and actress Lena Horne died yesterday at age 92. Horne broke many barriers in the industry and paved the way for African Americans. At a time when African American actors were over looked for serious roles, Horne worked hard to fight the color barrier. Larry Mantle speaks to James Gavin about the life and contributions of Lena Horne.
Lena Horne in the 1950s
Lena Horne in the 1950s
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Jazz great and actress Lena Horne died yesterday at age 92. Horne broke many barriers in the industry and paved the way for African Americans. At a time when African American actors were over looked for serious roles, Horne worked hard to fight the color barrier. Larry Mantle speaks to James Gavin about the life and contributions of Lena Horne.

Jazz great and actress Lena Horne died yesterday at age 92. Horne broke many barriers in the industry and paved the way for African Americans. At a time when African American actors were over looked for serious roles, Horne worked hard to fight the color barrier. Larry Mantle speaks to James Gavin about the life and contributions of Lena Horne.

Guest:

James Gavin, author of Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne (Atria Books, 2009)

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