American icons – Lena Horne


The world lost another legend today, the lovely Lena Horne is now singing in heaven. She was 92. The jazz singer and actress bravely fought against the bigotry that she said allowed her to entertain white audiences, but not socialize with them. Here is the enchantress with a delightful combo of her signature song “Stormy Weather” and “Believe in Yourself” (one of my favorites from the Wiz). And, hey, believe in yourself! Lena would want you to!

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