Eartha Kitt
- MAVERICK
- Feb 12, 2019
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Eartha Kitt
January 17, 1927 - December 25, 2008
Eartha Kitt was known to be outspoken, blunt, feisty, but most importantly MAVERICK.
Born in 1927 in South Carolina, Kitt was a young woman that grew up with substantial challenges. Said to be conceived from rape, Kitt’s father was a White man and her Mother of Cherokee and African descent.
The obvious rejection during the time in the states could have derailed her, but it didn’t.
Around 8 years old, Kitt moved to New York and later joined a dance troupe where her passion for performance was blossomed.
Kitt decided to follow her path and go solo becoming a popular nightclub singer in Paris. She was a hit!
Many throughout Europe began to know her name and even actor-director Olson Welles, called her, “The most exciting woman alive.”
Her fame would follow her back stateside in America with an appearance in the Broadway review New Faces (1952).
Kitt acting and singing was dynamic and innovative and her voice unforgettable. She used the notoriety from her performance to launch the release of her first album in 1954 featuring her signature holiday song “Santa Baby.”
Earths Kitt’s, talents were the highlight of her career, but it was how she used her voice for change that was MAVERICK.
In 1968, during a luncheon at the White House, Kitt voiced her opinion on the subject on juvenile delinquency and crime hosted by Lady Bird Johnson:
"You send the best of this country off to be shot and maimed," according to the Washington Post. "No wonder the kids rebel and take pot."
Her remarks were disruptive but honest and true sentiments of the time.
Her power to use her voice will always be inspiring and empower others to do the same.
Eartha Kitt suffered tremendous reputation all damage and loss of work in America for her comments, but never recanted.
Kitt was a badass, often short-tempered but steadfast on letting the world see her true potential and speaking her mind.
Today in Black History, we remember Eartha Mae Kitt for the true Maverick Innovator she is.
The conviction to use your platform for honest disruptive actions that move humanity to a better place. Remember when asked… no matter what, tell em’ what YOU think.
MAVfact: In the late 1960s, Kitt played one of her most famous parts—the villainous vixen "Catwoman." She took over the role, on the TV series Batman, from Julie Newmar.
For more information on this Maverick Innovator follow the link ---> https://www.biography.com/people/eartha-kitt-9366124
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