“I was unique in that I was a kind of black that white people could accept. I was their daydream. I had the worst kind of acceptance because it was never for how great I was or what I contributed. It was because of the way I looked.”
Quote by Lena Horne
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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