1937 - 2023
Gail Lumet Buckley was an American author and journalist, born on March 3, 1929. She is known for her writings that explore themes of race, identity, and family, particularly in her acclaimed book "The Black Calhouns," which traces her family's history and their experiences with both privilege and prejudice in America. Buckley was the daughter of actress and singer Lena Horne and a prominent advocate for civil rights.