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ThatAuntie

Counting on my people to come with the George Washington Carver🕯, Booker T. Washington🕯and A&M HBCUs for , Edition.
I may be more inclined to do so before the holiday ends, but for now, 🕯 ladies and gentlemen. I'm from her.

@ThatAuntie

1/ I interviewed Eartha Kitt in advance of her 2001 Milwaukee performance as Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.

During a WH mtg. on juvenile delinquency, Kitt said the Vietnam War was a reason kids were "being naughty." FLOTUS Lady Bird cried. LBJ had her blacklisted. Kitt said within 2 hours her nightclub dates, TV gigs & film offers were canceled.

She went to Europe, Asia & Middle East to make a living. In 1974, she returned to the U.S. when Carter invited her to the White House.

@ThatAuntie

2/ Kitt said she turned down a role in the 1982 film, Cat People, starring Nastassja Kinski.

Kitt read the part of a character whose dialect was peppered with stereotypic Black dialog. “I read the script the way I normally talk," and the producer opted for another actress.

“I’m glad I didn’t get the part,” Kitt said, laughing. “Because it was a rotten film!” 😄

@SharonGibson3 So much dignity wrapped in a gorgeous persona. Thank you for all of this.

And... wtf was SHE crying for?!