My father genetically is 80% Caucasian, blue-eyed and blond. Their children are a variety of colors. Be well. Eartha and Kitt- would know how Eartha was treated in the black community in her day because she was light skinned. With a voice that so many recognized and adored, Kitt was still at the peak of her Broadway career when she received a recording contract. It is a dialogue that needs to be had. I know that. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Eartha had a daughter with her former husband, businessperson John William McDonald. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); 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. But it was the stage where Kitt felt the most at home, performing for most of the 1990s and 2000s in national touring productions of The Wizard of Oz (as the Wicked Witch of the West) and Cinderella (as the Fairy Godmother). Daniel was the son of Nicholas Hutto and Susanna Grubbs. Look them up if you still have questions truth person. I do have her legs. Remember ~Treasure ~ Love. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. She must have been a lot of fun!! Kitt joined the Katherine Dunham Company in 1943, the same year she launched her professional acting career, and she remained a member of the ensemble until 1948. I had a friend giggle and say Creator made it that way so men couldnt deny their children. 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. Roxann, You have touched my heart with your words. In 1987, she replaced fellow American Dolores Gray in the London West End production of Stephen Sondheims Follies, and at the end of that run, she starred in a one-woman show at the same Shaftesbury Theatre. About Daniel Sturkie. Right. If you look past skin and hair color, then you will see that Kitt DOES look like her mother. Her seductive purring performance of the chorus constantly stirring with a long wooden spoon stood out in the musical as a particularly memorable aspect of the song that provided a recipe for mahout, a form of cannabis preparation. 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. I have only always identified myself as the son of my parents because that was always more than enough for me. If you would like to view her most recent Instagram pics, click on the link above. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eartha Kitt I found on Findagrave.com. And since your mother was mixed on the lighter side and your father was white your skin tone is lighter. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I see my features in my mother in some pictures but regardless I am who I ammy mothers child. There is a problem with your email/password. Its your best chance, to at last put the mystery to rest and salve what still may be an open spiritual wound waiting to heal. My mother was not accepted by the black community., She added: She never found out her fathers name, but always assumed he was white. After all that Eartha went through, I think she would have told Kitt if she was adopted. 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After Julie Newmars departure from the show in 1967, Kitt took over the role of Catwoman in the later years of the 1960s. Mixing races can be very interesting and lead to exotic looks, depending on genetics. I have seen photos of your handsome son and it is clear he is part african-american if people need proof of blackness. Thanks for reminding all of us of the wonderful human being your mom, Eartha Kitt, was and how there should be more like her everywhere. In the caption, Kitt wrote that the image was one from the archives, adding the hashtag Fathers Day. Same parents. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Talk about recessive gene dominance. Being a woman of color, I am always questioned about my nationality. When Eartha passed away, Kitt started her own business called Simply Eartha. 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. I have made it a rule to sign my name to what I write because I have nothing to hide. However, Kitt's daughter Kitt Shapiro has questioned the accuracy of the claim . You have every right to know about your Mothers family, and where her phenomenal resilience, gifts and courage come from. A British journalist named John Williams wrote a biography about her titled "America's Mistress: Eartha Kitt, Her Life and Times" and claimed Kitt's dad was Daniel Sturkie, a local white doctor. Eartha had such a distinctive look, her biological child would look like her in SOME way. Pearl was dark-skinned and pretty, but Eartha had bushy red hair, which she later dyed, and lighter skin; she was dubbed "that yella gal". Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme, muricansRallmutts los espaoles de norte Espaa sois la raza mas nordica de todo el mundoooo, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_McGillivray, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30788035/daniel-richard-sturkie, http://sturkiefamily.com/Html/Sturkie%20Family%20History/pc01/pc01_139.html, https://www.geni.com/people/Richard-Sturkie/6000000016131151463, https://www.geni.com/people/Jerusha-Jeffcoat-Sturkie/6000000016130822897, https://www.geni.com/people/Daniels-Hutto/6000000055772940984, https://www.geni.com/people/Ann-Williams/6000000055772587229. Like my mother, I believe that we need to share in order to bring awareness and effect change. A British journalist named John Williams wrote a biography about her titled "America's Mistress: Eartha Kitt, Her Life and Times" and claimed Kitt's dad was Daniel Sturkie, a local white doctor. People should see the beauty in heredity and genetics, plain and simple! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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 have her throwing a great big ball of light to get rid of all the shadows of race and definition and petty xenophobia. I dont think you should have to defend yourself and who you are either. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. So the issue is not trivial. In the end, its THAT PERSON who has the problem. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Weve updated the security on the site. But the man refused to take responsibility for Eartha so she went to her relative named Aunt Rosa. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? There is nothing wrong with adoption, but lying and pretending is wrong! rcel.async = true; Yet, we know he is herswe were there when she carried him. 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). Anyway other people often considered the four of us to belong to different races. 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. Daniels grandfather Daniel Hutto was the son of Nicholas Hutto and Susanna Grubbs. Kitt seems like such a well balanced, beautiful soul! Her most memorable animated role, however, was playing the villain Yzma in Disneys The Emperors New Groove (2000). Daniel Sturkie. People who know me will tell you that I tend to shy away from controversy. Especially people and art. In 1967, she made her debut on the Batman television series Catwoman, which was then in its third and last season. I dont trust many people. It is possible that Mamie Kitt was Earthas biological mother. In 1978 she returned to the New York stage in "Timbuktu!". Deal with it. Sam Sylk Welcomes The D.L. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eartha Kitt (32398636)? GREAT NEWS! Sorry (not sorry) we dont all fit someone elses preconceived stereotypes! Daniels father was Calvin Richard Sturkie (the son of Richard Benjamin Sturkie and Jerusha Jeffcoat). The person who left the original post which questioned your race and background is extremely ignorant and lacking in wisdom and decorum. *African-American (mother) When asked what race she identified with, she would say, the human race. I had not seen or heard the word, Sneetches since some 40 years ago. Your mother did a magnificent job of raising her beloved child. In 1950 she got her first starring role on stage, playing Helen of Troy in Orson Welles' "Dr. Faustus". You either break every rule or fill every quota, depending on where you are. My mother despised societys need to neatly categorize everything. 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. I find a lot of satisfaction that so many decent people have responded to what can only be described as a thoughtless comment. Born: 17-Jan-1927 Birthplace: North, SC Died: 25-Dec-2008 Location of death: Weston, CT Cause of death: Cancer - Colon Remains: Cremated. But when a perswon is only about 20-25% Black, they are not likely to look Black. Here's Where to Find the Best Corned Beef in Cleveland! I have always been fascinated by your mothers work and outspokenness.. Some of the children chose to pass over into white society. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. I have a first cousin, half-white, who looks nothing like his mother. This is from the book Americas Mistress: Eartha Kitt, Her Life and Times by John L. Williams: Her grandparents would then be: , ( . Earthas maternal grandfather was named William Keitt (the son of Delia Keitt). To use this feature, use a newer browser. Apparently Mr or Mrs Truth was the one who did the adoption papers for your mother. Sometimes that judgement extended to ourselves. You can look at her oliva skin tone, the texture of her hair. That was what she felt was the beauty of Freedom. It has been documented in history, we see it in our communities, and it even makes sense biologically. This is not to take away from those who choose to call themselves whatever they choose. 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