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We've lost another legend yesterday - Ms. Lena Horne - singer, actress, dancer, civil rights activist, and one extremely beautiful, talented and confident lady. The strange thing is, two days ago I was driving home and saw an electronic bill board advertising The Wiz being performed on stage at one of the local theaters. I smiled and thought of Lena Horne, because I just love the song If You Believe. Over the years, I would play that song in my head, when I needed some strength, guidance, encouragement, or just a little push to keep me keeping on, so I could make it to where I needed to be, to do whatever it was-- I needed to do. What a woman! She was such a fine, proud black woman that paved the way for us to follow.
What can I say? If you knew who she was, you knew what she was about. If you don't...do some research, learn the history of this remarkable woman and be ever so thankful that we were blessed to have her for 92 years.
Watch this video of If You Believe from the movie The Wiz
And check out this great clip of her in concert singing Stormy Weather/ If You Believe. Found by my hairdresser Crystal Issac, owner of Precious Gems Hair Salon.
