And hopefully you will use that famous quote or a version of its the title. Eartha's biological father may have been Daniel Richard Sturkie. Eartha couldnt have children! We are all the products of our environment and no one should be ashamed of being born, irregardless of the circumstances, which the had nothing to do with. And was the woman blind? Your childhood pics are of a little WHITE girl..not a biracial girl. I am finding American history books filled with of packs of lies. If you aren't familiar with it, I highly recommend you get it, in fact, I think it should be a must-read for everyone. Eartha's maternal grandmother was named Fanny Riley. Live on for you and your loved ones. She however upon looking at her is assumed to be White and plenty of others have asked her the same question. According to the last US Census, one in 25 American families with children has an adopted child. Not because of your skin or hair color. The reason I found this page is because I was wondering why you didnt look more like your mother. I have two daughters and my youngest looks nothing like me, but everything like her father who is mixed with black and white. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. People think the singer might have adopted her, but that is untrue, claims Simply Eartha in the same piece. And I grew up in a different environment. 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Genetics are a funny thing and theres nothing I can do about that. I would also hope that she doesnt use said privilege to put other children of black women in positions where they would feel lesser and that she is raising daughters who may look unlike other granddaughters of black women to value their lineage and understand their roles in the advancement of under served and undervalued people who look like their grandmother. You will find that genetics its not as mystifying as it seems. Her films, her music and her television that all lives on but who she was as a person, I am the connection to that. Fast fingers slow eyes for editing. Both mother and daughter are beautiful, and more importantly, wise to what actually matters. She would tell me with great pride how I was like a walking United Nations. We are all human. Your mom has a special glow in this picture. And then please please dont sing in front of my friends. Thanks for sharing her legacy with us! I was allowed to be there, and not questioned and when I came with my mother, she was asked to leave, because it was a whites only park, she shared. I love to read your post and want your mother taught you. She was great fun even though my Dad was being a little too much. And though the world viewed her as Black, she. ;[ If a group of children digest lead in their communities, you will get the same slow children regardless of the colors of their skin(s).]. Shapiro was born in 1961 to iconic African American singer, Eartha Kitt, and her ex-husband, John William McDonald, who was white. I also dont know why Eartha felt she was Light-SKIN..she was brown and didnt resemble anyone biracial. They are in fact mutts and should be proud of being a mutt and never let any one pigeonhole them into being what society says they must be. Its like Tom Hanks said it best in Forrest Gump, Life (in our case, our genetic make-up) is like a box of chocolates, you never know what youre gonna get Personally, I love the mixes we have in our family. Kitt was a sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality. I love the fact that you and your mom are undefinable.. My DNA journey has enriched my family tree by uncovering so many family secrets, that have been hidden for generations. Well, as I educated myself, I found factional histories instead of non-factional histories of USA. Advertisement Kitt Shapiro might be most famous as the daughter of legendary singer Eartha Kitts, but today, the blonde beauty is a proud mother to two beautiful children. and then imagine being a mom whose child looks so different! At home, on stage and in the recording studio, and an effective. And honestly, I think it is pretty cool. The second slide of the post, however, featured a throwback picture of Shapiro and her children who were still very young at the time. Belonging to everyone and no one at the same time. Impossible to be put into just one category or descriptive column. Kitt explains why. He said, What can I do to make it up to you Ms. Kitt? And she said, Well, Im raising money to build schools so your money, a check would be very much appreciated. There are plenty of biracial ppl who dont look like they are. Black women Same thing my daughter and I experience all the time! Deans death was something Eartha never got over. She inspired me. I never thought of Eartha Kitt as a light skinned black woman either. They had one daughter: Kitt McDonald. This is my first time hearing of or actually laying eyes on you as the daughter of Eartha Kitt, as I wondered randomly if shed had any children. Her 1953 recording of "Santa Baby" is still a favorite today. Eartha and daughter, Kitt. Unfortunately we met long before internet and although I did attend another of her concerts in HK a few years later I regret never having the chance to meet Ertha again to thank her for the great memories and her kindness. God created the rainbow. Eartha would have had given her child something from them STRONG STRONG features. People are funny when it comes to race and skin color. Just like Shapiro, her children look nothing like their grandmother, but they look beautiful regardless. He was black. The singer with her model daughter Kitt in 1999, a year after the pair found Eartha's birth certificate On that day it was also revealed Kitt had never known her birth date. She supported Martin Luther King Jr., and advocated for women's rights and the LGBTQ community. I am Hispanic and have recently learned my ethnic make-up is of nearly every continent on the earth. Your mum was amazing. Scroll down to read. She showed me what a self confident, beautiful woman of color looked like. She was always a mother first, Shapiro said. What are you? My father is as lily white as they came so it never shocked me. I believe most African-Americans have European parentage somewhere in their heritage and they dishonor their mixed race ancestors, no matter how many generations ago, by denying their existence. However, contrary to what many believed, Shapiro revealed that some of the relationships had been strictly platonic. Delia was the daughter of Hilliard Keitt and Catherine. In spite of the changes and seeming acceptance of other people groups in countries like in Europe, there is still a great amount of disapproval and those looks. Cant wait to meet you in person. I grew up in Beverly Hills, California. She was beaten, mistreated, emotionally and physically.". See what she had to say below. A graduate of Penn State University, she began her career in sports and happily wakes up at 6 a.m. for games thanks to the time change at her home in Hawaii. She do not look mixed and neither do you! I grew up with a mother who said, Im not pink, Im not green, Im not Black, Im not white. Her father was white and her mother was black. She looks nothing like her mom. xo. The Bank got the pick up arrangements horribly wrong and your Mum missed the start. Why was that so important to her? Kitt Shapiro is the daughter of the entertainment icon Eartha Kitt. What is a common misconception people have about her as a public figure? My mothers wisdom continues to inspire me everyday which is why I created Simply Eartha accessories that SAY something. Hmmmm. It does come with a lot of stuff. My daughter looks as if i had her with a white man and if no one knew us, they would believe nothing else. My mom Yella gal looks aboriginal. Her personality and voice were truly unique. She was as down to earth as you could possibly be. I now give voice to her words, and share them with you, her fans, old and new. Now her daughter is speaking out about the loving relationship she shared with the screen icon. I think a lot of people when you see somebody who stands up on a stage and sings songs like Santa Baby or I Want to Be Evil, where its all about furs, travel and opulence, you assume that way. When will people learn we are all humans. Blessings to you and your family. I never even thought about it. Kitt also included the hashtag #hergrandmotherstalent which would mean Rachel may have inherited Earthas vocal skills too. I think that that is so incredibly powerful and hard to do that I feel its important that people really understand that little tiny, 52 woman was such a powerhouse because she didnt believe in doing it differently. If I had to categorize my self I am Creole American , so my children can range in color from darkest of brown to the lightest. "When you ask questions of others and you learn about their beliefs and their traditions, then you have the ability to have more compassion," she said. While she has. I had the honour of spending several evenings with your Mother with my Father and sister when she was appearing at the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong in 1975 or 1976 ? Why dont you look more like your mother? Color mean nothing but you do not have any of Her features JUST LIKE MICHA JACKSON kids dont have his. I see the very familiar eyes, high cheek bones, and smile of a McDonald. I bet you didnt know, these celebrities were born to Black mothers. Eartha Mae Keith was born on the 17th January 1927, in North, a town in South Carolina, USA, and died on the 25th December 2008 in Weston, Connecticut, USA. I have just forwarded the photo and A copy of Santa Baby to many friends on Facebook to remind them of what a sensational entertainer and wonderful person you Mum was. Kitt, her biological daughter, is blonde and light skinned. You are one ignorant individual. We cover several continents with African American, Scottish, English, Irish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and even South Korean in our family gene pool. Kitt Shapiro: I think emotionally it took time for me to come to terms with the fact that I am the way that her voice continues, in so many ways. God Bless you and yours. Obviously Kitts dad had some very blonde relatives! was a real estate developer. Skylene Montgomery Is a Former Miss USA Participant, Nurse & Sean Payton's Wife, Couple Who Met in Homeless Shelter Run $1.8M Business Together 8 Years Later Story of the Day, Tua Tagovailoa and His wife Annah Gore Married Quietly, Little Girl Suffers Cruel Jokes about Her Family Resemblance, Takes a DNA Test Decades Later, Who Is Katie Lowes Husband? My are long they always attend to say it that your real hair, are you mix, what are you mix with. Its coming to a head in our society right now. I remember seeing your mother in re-runs of Catwoman and then in Boomerangthat woman was ageless! I had an uncle who I swore was a white man but he was not. Thank you. THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 2022 BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Alison Brie was born in Hollywood, California, on this day in 1982. My mother, as I say in the book, handled it as only she could. I think the concern is less about how Kitt looks than how she represents herself and her lineage in and to the world. I dont know if he is still doing his show on PBS, your legacy would be one of the most amazing of all his shows, because it would put to rest the myth that your mom perpetuated all her career, that her father was white and mother was black and Cherokee. 1:02. It meant someone who thought they were better than everyone else even though my mother was just a child at the time. Kitt you are beautifully blended. More information Mixed Race Babies- Mom: Hmong Dad: Irish, German, African American & Native American Persaya - 2 Years More like this Cute Kids Cute Babies Troco Likes Mixed Race Precious Gifts Caucasian Its sad. I have people who say to me, You cant possibly be her daughter. Theres no way you are her biological child because you dont look anything like her. Your skins not dark enough. Obviously, people dont ever say that face to face, they only say it behind a computer. ?". I grew up listening to your mom and she is one of my heros. I have 23 grandchildren all shades of stunning colors that God painted them because he loves different colors. Your daughter doesnt appear that way. Like you said, I am not a genetics expert, but I know my blood family and its just some cosmic mystery that some people will let you know that they are confused by what they see. I see the resemblance you look very much like your mom. Shell always be an inspiration. Your Daily Astrology: Dec. 29 for 12/29/22. When people ask me what Im mixed with I reply, Pasta and garlic.. Your mom was absolutely fabulous. While Eartha Kitt was a victim of racism many times, her daughter happily speaks as an advocate for her late mother, whom she values as a very huge role model in her life even though she's not there. God may not be there when you want Him but Hes always on time., A few days later, she was doing a press conference and the photographers wanted a picture with the amusement park in the back and she made a comment, Its so funny, I was thrown out of that park the other day. And of course, it was a big to-do. Eartha Kitt's daughter reveals what her mother taught her about race, interview with Craig Melvin on TODAY Monday, Eartha Kitts daughter shares her moms story in new book, Craig Melvin opens up on raising biracial kids: 'The reality is my kids are black', 'I identify as human': What it means to be biracial. People are too caught up in color. That was an incredible gift we had put on this earth, this woman whose name was Eartha. Genetics is just a roll of the dice between the two parents. Im far from an expert, and really, who cares. To a platinum mine, Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight. Black ppl and biracial ppl come in all shades. They were married from 1960 to 1964. MadameNoire Copyright 2023 BossipMadameNoire, LLC All Rights Reserved | BHM Digital. Been an angel all year, Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight. Eartha Kitt's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, has two amazing kids. Kitt, her biological daughter, is blonde and light skinned. Once dubbed 'the. Follow her onInstagramor Twitter. It wasnt until we were in South Africa, and I was 12 years old. Eartha's beauty and magnetism drew her to the most recognizable men in Hollywood. Since whiteness appears to be dominant among both parents. The world-famous singer came from a dirt-poor background and only found out her date of birth when she was 71. But according to her daughter, Kitt Shapiro, who chose not to co-operate with the. His perfect works incorporate a considerable rundown of current and true to life films, for example, "Big Fat Liar," "Less expensive by the Dozen," "the Night at the Museum series," "Genuine Steel," "More interesting Things," "Free Guy," and "The Adam Project." tvguidetime.com Demand is an Academy Award candidate for the 2016 science fiction film "Appearance . Once again, although it really doesnt matter, all indications are clear that your mother worshipped and adored you, but people will always wonder if you were her natural or adopted blond haired lighted skinned daughter. Lets be real.. There were many times when we were driving down the street and I would hope the door would just open and she would roll out into the street. Back in 2013, Shapiro also revealed that Eartha had been close to discovering who her father was but eventually fell victim to officials who covered up the truth. So at the cellular level, whether your eyes like it or not, Kitt is absolutely Earthas daughter. Kitt, I have always been a fan of your mother and its been a joy to discover this website about her, and you. In my family we are a walking United Nations. Captioning her post, Shapiro wrote, "And along came these two #ItDoesntGetBetter ? Eventually my skin color darkened some, I dont look mixed race, but from what I have heard from other black people all my life, I am the epitome of the phrase High Yella, lol. Kitt's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, was her mother's closest confidante. Sorry! Kitt captivated audiences in the U.S. for nearly six decades with her iconic voice and beauty. She had 1 child (Daughter). I saw Eartha as someone I could really identify with as she was brown skinned to me and simply amazing with features like mine full nose and lips AND SHE was beautiful. Theres absolutely no way anyone can believe that these pics of a white child, actually came from..[biologically] from Eartha Kitt. 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. According to her, Eartha had once gotten access to her birth certificate only to discover that her father's name had been blacked out. My mother went there to perform for mixed race audiences and to raise money for Black children for school. That's the real revelation in "Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black & White" by Kitt Shapiro and Patricia Weiss Levy. And, as a person of color in the music business, there was the need to classify her as a ' Jazz ', ' Gospel ' or ' Blues ' singer. She described her mother as a sponge to Welles, drawn to his intensity and knowledge. The last name has two spellings Kitt and Kitte because Ages ago the census would go to each home to count and record who was in the household but sometimes the spelling of families name would change. Kitt also manages the late singers estate. You DO look like your mother, just in a different shade. "When the owner of that park found out what happened, he was very embarrassed. My mother regarded England as a second home." IE 11 is not supported. Your story about Dr. Suesss Sneetches struck me in light of the recent news that some of his stories will no longer be published due to racially insensitive content, and that he was racist. But she is Earthas only child and daughter and shes truly proud of her roots. Well, I took my mothers words literally. Brava and preach on!! That should be crazy not cray and they are of the HUMAN race not HUMAN. To Kitt.. have you tried to contact any family in North, SC. Kitt was born to a half black, half white mother and a white father. In the first slide, the adorable trio were pictured rocking formal outfits as they stylishly posed for the photo. Two beautiful ladies! It definitely makes for some interesting conversations when we all go out to eat in public and we get looks of folks trying to figure out how were all connected. But, I do see a resemblance. Kitt, assuming the question deserves a reply, I would say actually I look a LOT like my mother, but from the inside. This birthday star is known to TV fans . Ive always been fascinated by Eartha. As the daughter of a white man, Eartha grew up a victim of abuse. Nationality: United States of America. Struggles that she may not have had to experience due to her appearance. People can be ignorant especially being brainwashed by previously being enslaved. The book was written by Eartha Kitt's only child her daughter Kitt. Even though I am an American with black skin, I revolted against filling in the box years ago. 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