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The history of the Black bourgeoisie is the broader background of this lively family memoir that traces the history of the distinguished Horne family of Brooklyn, whose members included a member of FD...
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"The Hornes: An American Family" by Gail Lumet Buckley traces the author's family history, starting from the 18th century and moving through eight generations to the present day. It particularly focuses on the black elite, with the author's mother, Lena Horne, and herself at the center of the narrative. The book explores themes of identity, race, and class within the context of American history.