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82: The Blacklist Part 12: Stormy Weather: Lena Horne + Paul Robeson

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Struggles and Triumphs: The Journeys of Horne and Robeson

This chapter examines the intertwined lives of Lena Horne and Paul Robeson as they navigated the entertainment industry amidst socio-political challenges. It highlights their early struggles with systemic racism, Horne's rise in Hollywood, and Robeson's transformative activism, illustrating their complex identities. The narrative captures their disillusionment and resilience while shedding light on the broader impact of racial dynamics and McCarthyism on their careers in mid-20th century America.

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