Daniels father was Calvin Richard Sturkie (the son of Richard Benjamin Sturkie and Jerusha Jeffcoat). Eartha was sent to live with a different aunt named Mamie Kitt after Annie Mae passed away. Kitt made a successful comeback to Broadway ten years later in the original production of the musical Timbuktu! I am sooo very glad that I was at the Northwestern Auditorium in Chicago and had the opportunity to see her (you were in the audience) about a year before she died. As Celebritist previously reported, Kitt has been facing backlash pretty much her entire life due to the fact that she doesn't look like Eartha, who was black. But Kitt's greatest creation was . She is very blonde and very fair. But when a perswon is only about 20-25% Black, they are not likely to look Black. Try again later. I am only making reference to, A bedtime story my mother often read to me, Its the story about a group who felt superior to others because they had stars on their bellies. By looking at Kitts, you can tell that she is mixed even though she looks Caucasian. Truth to write such a ignorant and narrow minded comment. Kitt's mother was a sharecropper of African-American and Cherokee Native American descent. I think it was a disservice to you to lie to you. Born Eartha Mae Keith, she was raised in South Carolina and New York City, joined the Katherine Dunham Company and made her film debut with them in 1948's Casbah. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I dont think it was meant to hurt. God does things his way not yours. I dont trust many people. It shows you the impact of colonialism and white supremacy when people within their own race can not accept one another. Kitts physical features are more similar to her white father. An eccentric grand dame, swathed in Balmain and sipping champagne, she was a cabaret legend, creating magic on the stages of The Carlyle and the Persian Room. This person was nasty and instead of blowing him off you were patient and eloquent. I think adoption is fabulous. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Gary Owens Estranged Wife Clowns His New Boo On The Gram, Da Brat Reveals Shes Pregnant at 48, Expecting Baby With Wife Jesseca Judy Dupart, R. Kelly Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sex Crimes in Illinois. http://sturkiefamily.com/Html/Sturkie%20Family%20History/pc01/pc01_139.html Males have the stronger gene normally. I dont usually respond to negative comments, but I am compelled to do so here because I feel there is an opportunity for dialogue on a subject that many struggle. This. Daniel's ancestry included Swiss-German, English, German, Scottish, French, and Creek [Muscogee . I look forward to meeting you one day. According to Williams, Kitt's father was a local white doctor name Daniel Sturkie, but Shapiro said: "I do remember the name because we were told they were one of the local white families, but I cannot recall whether it was . . Resend Activation Email. My daughter was born blue-eyed. May you continue to carry her legacy, God Bless you and your family. Genetics are unpredictable and can sometimes skip a generation or more. There is a lot of information about Eartha Kitts Fan Mail Address, Autograph Request Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and more details that you can learn about in the following sections of the article. Eartha Kitt is best known for her role as Catwoman in the sixties Batman tv series. My first reaction was what business is it of hers? She was invited to speak at this college and I went down with her. AND you DO look like your mom, your smile, your eyes, etc. A response from a celebritys office usually takes a couple of weeks, so be patient. Kitt had another minor pop hit in 1989 with the song Cha-Cha Heels. That same year, the artist released her third book, Im Still Here: Confessions of a Sex Kitten. Kitt seems like such a well balanced, beautiful soul! Another actress, Lee Meriwether, was the third star to play Catwoman when she starred in the 1966 film version of Batman, yet it was Kitt who left the biggest mark in pop culture because of her trademark and often imitated Catwoman growl. Ive seen countless black women with half white children..and they look HALF white AND even if the child looks more like the white father..there are still traits from the mom. What a beautiful response to such an ugly comment. It is a known and accepted fact. I took a trip to Belize and saw things Id never seen before. She was referred to by Orson Welles as the most interesting woman in the world at one point. I loved her style. I was surprised to find that I was also 30% Caucasian. Ethnicity: You dont have to prove who you are to anyone. D.L. I have seen photos of your handsome son and it is clear he is part african-american if people need proof of blackness. I know that. I am such a fan of your Moms and love singing her songs. In 1950 she got her first starring role on stage, playing Helen of Troy in Orson Welles' Dr. Faustus. And since your mother was mixed on the lighter side and your father was white your skin tone is lighter. 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Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile, High School of Performing Arts, New York, NY, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story (29-Sep-1998), I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (13-Sep-1998), Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. She could be another Sentor Strong Thurmond case which is why the black-outed the name on the birth certificate. with and is very relevant in todays times. She spent the latter part of the decade appearing in films, co-starring with legends like Sidney Poitier in The Mark of the Hawk (1957), Nat King Cole in St. Louis Blues (1958) and Sammy Davis, Jr. in Anna Lucasta (1959). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I think Truth can benefit from a book called Shades of Black by Sandra L Pinkney. They are blessed with loving and interesting families. Eartha was reared by an aunt named Aunt Rosa, whose home she was abused when her mother, Annie Mae Keith . Love. But that sort of behavior cannot stop you from living your life and accomplishing your goals. By this simple and eloquent response I have no doubt you are your mothers child and she lives and is flourishing inside your heart. That was what she felt was the beauty of Freedom. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. I absolutely adore that woman, we are both Capricorns and I relate to so much of her story from start to finish. All of our prior genetics carry down to who we are and what we look like today. I do not possess my mothers complexion nor hair texture and my brothers look like her. Nicholas Hutto and Susanna Grubbs appears to be of German and Swiss-German descent. far more likely, a recently bereaved local doctor called Daniel Sturkie. She starts to do so. She would say to me, You are like a walking United Nations. based on information from your browser. It is possible that Mamie Kitt was Earthas biological mother. At a one-time-only performance of Cinderella that took place at Lincoln Center during the winter holiday season of 2004, Kitt gave a performance in which she played the character of the Fairy Godmother. Entertainer. https://www.geni.com/people/Ann-Williams/6000000055772587229, https://www.geni.com/people/Eartha-Kitt/6000000012988210038. Sneetches want their stars removed so they can justify their nastiness. My brother (same parents) had black hair where I have brown and olive skin where mine was, well, less olive (?). Eartha pretended to have a baby that she didnt actually have.. she adopted and pretended that she gave birth. This is a carousel with slides. The island is such a melting pot that the people there are diverse and rare beauties she stated. Singer ls Wed HOLLYWOOD, Juno 10. Truth is probably mixed as well and is envious of the way you look in comparison to themselves and to compare you both with Heidi and her kids, I think Truth should go grow some common sense. And later, the singer came to believe that this woman might've secretly been her true, biological mother. Along comes a salesman who can put stars on the ones that have none, and then the original star-bellied. All Rights Reserved. Some looked in-between or like something else entirely. Weve updated the security on the site. Eartha Kitt, in full Eartha Mae Kitt, (born January 17, 1927, North, South Carolina, U.S.died December 25, 2008, Weston, Connecticut), American singer and dancer noted for her sultry vocal style and slinky beauty who also achieved success as a dramatic stage and film actress. He was a white sharecropper who abandoned Eartha's mother. I addressed the insensitive Truth in a previous post; But in doing some further reading on your Moms situation and the shameful way she was treated in the South, I wish Id come on this information earlier. Hi Kitt! Daughter you are beautiful like your mom. Apparently Mr or Mrs Truth was the one who did the adoption papers for your mother. However, a bi-racial woman and a mostly white man could produce a peach-skinned child or a brown-skinned child; the skin shades would typically have a wider range and encompass more of the lighter tones, eyes and hair colors; because genetically the child is more like 75% white, as opposed to 50% white. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In the photo, both of them were wearing sunglasses and black jackets in what appeared to be a very sunny day. That, was what she felt was the beauty of Freedom. During the rest of the 1950s and the early 1960s, she recorded, worked in film, television, and nightclubs, and also performed on Broadway (in 1959). Shapiro said the name did ring a bell because she and her mom were told he was part of the local white families. You dont have to please no-one. Genealogy of Eartha Kitt https://www.geni.com. Sally was quadroon the product of Jeffersons wifes father (yep!) But in 2013, Eartha's biography writer claim that she was the daughter of a white local doctor named Daniel Sturkie. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Both Alexanders wives were (at least part) Native American, but again, we dont know for sure if Jerushias mother was their daughter. var rcds = document.getElementById("rcjsload_b42b6d"); After Julie Newmars departure from the show in 1967, Kitt took over the role of Catwoman in the later years of the 1960s. M/S of Eartha Kitt with her back to us, taking off her jumper; she is wearing a black leotard with a white sash and black seamed tights. @931wzak. =). I had the pleasure of meeting your mother a few times in NYC and treasure the memories. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Heidi Klume is about as white as anyone can get and her mixed children look MIXED and LOOK LIKE HER. Some people just enjoy being mean, like the Sneetches and they just dont matter. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Love never dies and thats all that is important. She began turning out hit records that showcased her good-girl-turned-bad image such as Love for Sale, I Want to be Evil, and the naughty holiday classic Santa Baby. Her spoken word album, Folk Tales of the Tribes of Africa, released in 1952, earned Kitt a Grammy nomination. Love yourself and knowing your self worth. I use this persons commentary to show how , This is something my mother struggled with throughout her life. Your mother lived in a time where black people were lynched, beaten, segregated, and not considered human by many. You can look at her oliva skin tone, the texture of her hair. Happy Thanksgiving Kitt. Wow, it is 2018 and we are still having this conversation. The fathers name was blacked out. As you wrote, mixed race people, especially when we present as just one race, dont fit a simple narrative. Mixing races can be very interesting and lead to exotic looks, depending on genetics. The right to choose for oneself. After the birth of Eartha, her mother left the plantation farm and married to black men. In spite of the fact that it is widely believed that Kitt and Welles had an affair at the time that she was performing in Shinbone Alley in 1957, Kitt categorically denied this in an interview that she gave to George Wayne of Vanity Fair in June of 2001. Unfortunately we do reside in a society of people that are Hateful and Mean spirited, your mother was truly a wise woman. . At age 15, Kitt dropped out of school to work in a Brooklyn factory and started living with friends and squatting in subways. God Bless, Thank you. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! All Rights Reserved. Kitt Shapiro loves a red lip color for the holiday season. It happened to me. Kitts mother was Black and her mother was Cherokee. One of the reasons why Kitt was born white (apart from the color of her father) is that Earthas father was also white. This truth person needs to expand his/her surroundings. I cannot lie, I was and still am one of those that could not bring myself to believe that Eartha carried you. Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actress, voiceover artist, dancer, comedian, activist, author, and songwriter who gained fame with her tracks like the Christmas novelty song Santa Baby and by releasing albums like That Bad Eartha, Thursday's Child, and Down to Eartha. I just found this, and I must say, as a mixed person, only 1 of my 3 children look remotely like me. Along comes a salesman who can put stars on the ones that have none, and then the original star-bellied Sneetches want their stars removed so they can justify their nastiness. As well as your curiosity about your Paternal side. Kitt was a part of the opening of the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, California, in the year 1964. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Eartha may have died . I married a man who was Italian. How to Contact Eartha Kitt: Phone Number, Email Address, Fan Mail Address, and Autograph Request Address, How to Contact Edie McClurg: Phone Number, Email Address, Fan Mail Address, and Autograph Request Address, How to Contact Eden Sher: Phone Number, Email Address, Fan Mail Address, and Autograph Request Address. She did not even know how old she was. Follow @931wzak Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eartha Kitt (32398636)? As a contortionist, she had an appearance in the episode of Mission: Impossible from 1967 titled The Traitor. Her autobiography, titled Thursdays Child, was first published in 1956. I think you and your mom are beautiful. One of Kitts Instagram followers took to the comment section to ask her if John was still alive, to what she replied that he had died 14 years ago. All one needs to do it to look at you and theyll see the awesome DNA youve inherited, and with a few enhancements, made your own. Smile and Be Bold. They werent accustomed to seeing the effect of a mother who is 44% Caucasian with a pure white husband. She was a legend. Eartha Kitt even has an Instagram account, in which he has over a thousand followers and gets over 100k likes per posting. Unless youve seen Eartha in person and close up, you dont know what her actual complexion was. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Thank you ladies, for letting me rant! My mother raised me to respect EVERY thing and EVERY one, So, when a person says to me that I was adopted, and my mother hid that from me all my life, because I dont possess the features that person feels I should have, is in a way, denying my very existence. Yes, we all have a story. The song also exposed the artist to a new fan base gay males and she welcomed them with open arms, frequently performing concerts that benefited HIV/AIDS organizations. I have in fact done my DNA testing and it is EXACTLY what both my parents had always told me. Deal with it. No one ever believed her father was Japanese. Earthas life example and you as her living legacy of that stellarly transformational life, Kitt, are more needed than ever in these times. And, I have the gift of the love she gave me and the example she set on how to live a life to its fullest with kindness, acceptance and giving. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. I had an afro as a kid, now I have hair that is almost straight. A talented singer with a distinctive voice and cadence that reflected her foreign language fluency (her repertoire included songs in ten languages), her hits include "C'est si bon", "Monotonous", "Love for Sale", and her most recognizable hit, "Santa Baby". Cinderella embarked on a nationwide tour of the United States in late 2000, and Kitt appeared as the Fairy Godmother in the production. Some of the children chose to pass over into white society. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The point you brought up was the same as mine and of the meaning of Dr. Suess book. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30788035/daniel-richard-sturkie If Eartha werent biracial, then why was her fathers name blacked out? Eartha Kitt passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008, from colon cancer in her home in Weston, Connecticut. John was born circa 1930. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. It is a dialogue that needs to be had. My mother raised me to respect EVERY thing and EVERY one, and see the beauty in ALL. I look at you and your mother and I definitely see the resemblance. She was 81 and lived in Connecticut. Hello Kitt. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Hughley landed in 9th place on Dancing with the Stars. December 26, 2008. It's thought her white father was instead Daniel Sturkie. I took one look at the picture of you and your mother and said, Thats definitely her mother. Then I read the paragraph below where you said that you do look like your mother except for hair color and skin tone. I had a friend giggle and say Creator made it that way so men couldnt deny their children. Its one of the biggest lies ever told! Now, one of the things I often mention when I speak or give interviews, is the great joy my mother got from having given birth to this mutt, a child who would be hard to confine to one racial box. They look like they are from Guam. Even if she was adopted, it is noones business. Unfortunately, my aunt passed away in 2004. Try again. Neden Best Buddies? In the 1960s, Kitt had a recurring role as Catwoman on TV's Batman, but her career waned after she criticized the Vietnam War during a luncheon with Lady Bird Johnson. During the speech someone asked her about her background and parents since she was from the area. xox, As someone who lost their her mother as a young child..the pain you must have felt to have someone (who doesnt know you or your mother) deny your bond makes me so deeply sad. Kitt was born Eartha Mae Keith on a cotton plantation near the small town of North, in Orangeburg County South Carolina on January 17, 1927. I have the one of your mom in the mermaid gown throwing something into the air on a vision board. There are many African Americans who were able to pass for Caucasians back in the day. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. The name she had for her father was William Kitt. He is named as such in the book America's Mistress: The Life and Times of Miss Eartha Kitt, 2013, by John L. Williams. My youngest is in fact blonde and blue eyed woth very fair skin. memorial page for Dr Daniel Richard Sturkie (12 Jul 1875-19 Jul 1958), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30788035, citing Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Swansea, Calhoun County . This is not to take away from those who choose to call themselves whatever they choose. However, well let you know as soon as weve located an exact number. One of the most famous and visited posts she has shared is titled Why Dont You Look More Like Your Mother? Im sorry youve faced people whove questioned and cast doubts on your origin. She died after being treated for colon cancer at New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. When Eartha Mae Keith was eight years old, her life started to take a different direction. The irony is that if you look past hair color and skin color, I actually do look like my mother. My mother was dark brown skinned. She returned to Broadway in 2000 for the short-lived The Wild Party, and again in 2003 when she replaced fellow Broadway legend Chita Rivera in Nine. In 2003, she replaced Chita Rivera in Nine. Being a woman of color, I am always questioned about my nationality. It was like much of my mothers life, it was just a case of a door opening. Its an insult to suggest that Eartha secretly adopted a white child. Try again later. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Earthas mother, Mamie/Annie Mae Kitt, was African-American. Jerusha was the daughter of The Rev. Truth doesnt understand genetics and would probably be completely amazed if they knew the heritage of many of the people around them. ****** All people need to do is open their minds just a bit and get out of their own thoughts and be open to learning. In the photo, a very young Kitt was seen wearing a blue and white dress and a white headband while playing next to John, who wore black pants and matching shirt. rcel.src = "//trends.revcontent.com/serve.js.php?w=76341&t="+rcel.id+"&c="+(new Date()).getTime()+"&width="+(window.outerWidth || document.documentElement.clientWidth)+"&referer="+encodeURIComponent(referer); Kitt had a co-starring role in the off-Broadway musical Mimi le Duck from the month of October until the beginning of December 2006. Mariah Carey is biracial and looks white so it happens. *likely mostly European (father). Now making a reputation for herself, Eartha landed broadway roles and made her film debut in The Mark of the Hawk in 1958, before going on to play one of her most iconic roles - Julie Newmar, the Catwoman, in sixties series Batman. I have embraced being mix. You cant create dialogue if everyone just agrees with you. Shapiro, who now lives in Connecticut, said: In 1927, to be a light- skinned black person in the South was just as horrible as being a black person in the white South. My mother raised me to not be afraid of having a dialogue and sharing opinions. . Kitt's daughter, Kitt McDonald Shapiro, has questioned the accuracy of the claim. Its tough, Im not in your situation, but wishing you well and at the end of the day you had what I think was a wonderful mother that really loved and adored you and thats what matters. It sells different types of items, including bracelets, mugs, blankets, and shirts. Its difficult for many of us to let go of the definition because doing so causes an identity crisis in ourselves. If you would like to view her most recent Instagram pics, click on the link above. Ive seen countless black women with half white children..and they look HALF white AND even if the child looks more like the white father..there are still traits from the mom. Its empowering to hear your story and feel represented. Truth was just expressing an opinion and I can understand that hurts and you feel it is wrong, but its just an opinion and I do think that we shouldnt shun people if they have an opinion that is contrary to ours. He is named as such in the book Americas Mistress: The Life and Times of Miss Eartha Kitt, 2013, by John L. Williams. Oops, we were unable to send the email. I have been and continue to be truly blessed. Delia was the daughter of Hilliard Keitt and Catherine. I am a mutt, black white and Cherokee, and I have a brother who has several children with his wife who has black and white in her genealogy as well. The cause was colon cancer, said her longtime publicist, Andrew E. Freedman. I do have her legs. Kitt began her professional career in 1942, and she made her debut on Broadway in 1945, performing in the original production of the musical Carib Song. The Field.. As a mutt myself, I get where you are coming from. The right to choose for oneself. Daniels ancestry included Swiss-German, English, German, Scottish, French, and Creek [Muscogee] Native American. You, my dear handled that idiotic comment beautifully. But the man refused to take responsibility for Eartha so she went to her relative named Aunt Rosa. What a blessing you will always have. Required fields are marked *. I have always been fascinated by your mothers work and outspokenness.. rcel.type = 'text/javascript'; She toured Europe as a featured dancer and vocalist before turning 20. The link above is the only way to get in touch with her on Twitter. Your response to her was gracious and probably undeserved. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Black genes do dominate. Failed to remove flower. North, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA, Weston, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. It is interesting that our non-profit is having a fundraiser on March 17th, 2018 traveling to Augusta to celebrate the late James Browns legacy. In the caption, Kitt wrote that the image was one from the archives, adding the hashtag Fathers Day. For most people, we only know what race someone was a few generations back and not what our genetics carry from centuries ago. And, I have the gift of the love she gave me and the example she set on how to live a life to its fullest with. She played the part of Yzma once again in the sequel Kronks New Groove (2005), which was released exclusively on home video, as well as in the animated series The Emperors New School (20062008). She succeeded Julie Newmar in the character of Catwoman during the third and last season of the Batman (1966) television series, which she began playing that year. Elijah Liege Jeffcoat/Jefcoat and Jerushia/Jerusha Dollie/Dolly Hoover. Because of her skin color, she was called a Yella Gal as a child in South Carolina, and that was a memory she carried all of her life. For this performance, Kitt was nominated for a Tony Award. Curious if youve taken an Ancestry.com test.. to get your DNA.. You can write a story about this journey.. about race and genetics.. Its your blog but people should be able to express their own thoughts if its dialogue you want to create. Eartha Kitt, Her Life and Times, believed Kitt's . Her brother looks the opposite, as if he has no white in his background. In 2000 she starred as the Fairy Godmother in the national tour of "Cinderella", and in 2003 she replaced Chita Rivera in "Nine". It meant someone who thought they were better than everyone else even though my mother was just a child at the time. Tell us something we dont know, and Im certainly not throwing a pity party here or feeling sorry for myself. 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