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Lena Horne

Brooklyn-Born Singer, Actress, Activist Lena Horne Was Often Guided by Faith

November 5, 2025

When Lena Horne died on May 9, 2010, at the age of 92, she was revered as one of the most important women of the 20th century. And it all started in the Diocese of Brooklyn for the award-winning singer, actress, and civil rights activist. 

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