The great Lena Horne passes away at 92

"I don't have to be an imitation of a white woman that Hollywood sort of hoped I'd become. I'm me, and I'm like nobody else. " -Lena Horne

This has already been covered on various media outlets, but, Shennantics would like to remember the great Lena Horne who passed away at the age of 92.

Horne, one of the preeminent African Americans to sign with a major contract. Horne, because of her striking beauty would have been able to "pass" as white, but refused to instead embracing her heritage and bringing a sense of pride to many African Americans that during the oppressive times, could not find little if any at all positive images in the media.

Along with that, Horne embraced activism, marching with Dr.Martin Luter King, and Paul Robeson. Her passion, talent, beauty and elegance where extraordinary and given the time she was born in nothing short of miraculous.

For all this and much more, Horne is a true legend. She will be missed.




Also, the project has been in the works for many years, but finally Alicia Keys will be playing Horne in the film.