Black History Month Spotlight: Lena Horne

On the fourth day of February, we honor the legendary Lena Horne.

Lena Horne was an actress and singer who was born on June 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York. She began her career as a dancer in the famous Cotton Club. She established herself as a singer before signing a deal with MGM Studios.

She appeared in over a dozen films including Cabin in the Sky and Stormy Weather.  Horne was a civil rights activist whom refused to portray any roles that were stereotypical.

Black History Month Spotlight: Josephine Baker

On this third day of February, we honor the legendary Josephine Baker.
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Josephine Baker was born on June 3rd, 1906 in St. Louis Missouri. She made her way to Paris, France after feeling that there was too much racial discrimination back home. In 1925, she performed the "banana dance" at the Folies Bergere becoming an overnight sensation. In 1937, she denounced her American citizen and became a French citizen.

Josephine Baker was an actress, dancer, singer and activist. She appeared in several films including ZouZou and The French Way.

Let's take one more minute to appreciate the gift that was Josephine Baker.

Black History Month Spotlight: Hazel Scott

On the first day of February, we honor the incredible Hazel Scott. There is no better person to kick off celebration of Black History Month than with the "Darling of Cafe Society".

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Hazel Scott was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on June 11, 1920. She moved to the United States at the age of four. She was recognized as a child prodigy and  at eight years old was awarded scholarships to attend the Julliard School. 

In 1950, she became the first Black woman to have her own television show. She was one of the first Black women to receive prominent roles in Hollywood films. She appeared in films like The Heat's On and Rhapsody in Blue.  She was once married to congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr.