Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Lena Horne

Quote by Lena Horne

“I was lucky, as many of my generation was, in having a man like Dr. King in our lives. He came at a time that we needed to take a long look at each other and see how similar we were.”

Quote by Lena Horne

Author

Lena Horne
Lena Horne

Lena Horne was an American singer, actress, and civil rights activist. Born on June 30, 1917, she was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for her powerful voice and elegant stage presence. Horne's career spanned several decades, and she became one of the first African-American women to achieve major success in Hollywood. She was also a vocal advocate for civil rights and equality, using her platform to fight against racial discrimination. more

You May Also Like

“The teaching of politics is that the Government, which was set for protection and comfort of all good citizens, becomes the principal obstruction and nuisance with which we have to contend... The cheat and bully and malefactor we meet everywhere is the Government.”