In Loving Memory: Abbey Lincoln

She's So New York Mourns the passing of Jazz Great, Abbey Lincoln 

Born Anna Marie Wooldridge, Abbey held many titles as an actress, artist and composer. Her music ranged from the civil rights era recordings to the equally powerful jazz recordings of her later years.  She co-starred with Sidney Poitier in 1968's For Love of Ivy, in which she received a 1969  Golden Globe nomination for her appearance in the film. Abbey also played the role of young Bleek Gilliams' mother in the Spike Lee movie Mo' Better Blues, played by Denzel Washington. 

Abbey Lincoln believed that her voice could help  bridge the gap between politics and racism in the United States. In 1960, she sang on We Insist! - Freedom Now Suite by jazz musician Max Roach, whom she later married. It became a landmark jazz civil rights recording during that time. In 1993, she received the Jazz Masters Award, the nation's highest jazz honor.  Lincoln died at age 80 in Manhattan.

In Loving Memory: Farrah Fawcett's Legacy

It's as if the world decided to be extremely cruel on June 25, 2009. Not only did the world lose the King Of Pop, but we also mourned the loss of 70's icon Farrah Fawcett. Fawcett, star of classic television show Charlie's Angels (she was also renowned for her full head of illustrious hair she sported during the show), and the made-for-television movie "The Burning Bed," died at the age of 62, following complications of a rare anal cancer - the subject of her touching and personal documentary that highlighting the struggle of her overcoming this terrible disease. In-depth and at times shocking, Fawcett showed the world an in-depth look at her struggle.

 She's So New York commemorates Ms. Fawcett and thanks her for her legacy.

In Loving Memory: The King of Pop

It's been a year since he left us abruptly and some of us have been messed up ever since. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson entered our homes as youngsters and provided a lot of us with the soundtrack to our lives. When Jackson died suddenly of a cardiac arrest on this day last year, the world mourned the loss of an innovator, a humanitarian, a leader - someone who gave of himself without question, even when the world turned their backs on him. He preached love and humanity for all and never stopped being the consummate performer. The man was ahead of his time, an immortal amongst mortals. He was, and always will be the Greatest Performer of All Time. She's So New York commemorates the 1 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death with a collection of videos and songs near and dear to us. We miss you Michael, more than you'll ever know.

In Loving Memory of Rue McClanahan (1934-2010)

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She's So New York mourns the passing of Golden Girl Rue McClanahan, better known as Blanche Devereaux. "The Golden Girls" will always remain an important part of our childhoods and her memory will forever remain in our hearts...