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Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. On this Town Square Christmas special, we unwrap audio gifts from long ago given by several famous performers, some of which are no longer with us. Listen and allow these hidden holiday gems to fill your hearts with Christmas spirit, featuring: Bonnie Tyler - Silent Night Tammy Faye Bakker Messner- The Story of Baby Jesus Laura Branigan - O Holy Night Lyle Lovett - A Visit from St. Nicholas Anita Morris - Santa Baby Eartha Kitt - How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss Martha Davis of the Motels - I'll Be Home for Christmas Plus, as a special treat, we hear from loved ones of these now departed icons to reminisce on the impact they had, how they're remembered, and the legacy they leave behind.   Guests: James Badge Dale Actor Son of Anita Morris Kitt Shapiro Author, Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black & White Founder and Owner, Simply Eartha Daughter of Eartha Kitt Jay Bakker Pastor, Speaker, Author Son of Tammy Faye Bakker Messner Kathy Golik President, Other Half Entertainment Laura Branigan Legacy Manger Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

On this week's episode of Nina's Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest of the Week, Kitt Shapiro! Kitt is the daughter of singer and actor, Eartha Kitt, and is currently the owner of the WEST Boutique in Westport, CT, as well as as the author and personality behind the Simply Eartha brand. Kitt is also taking the TikTok world by storm on her account, @kittshapiro! Nina and Kitt discuss her experience growing up as Eartha Kitt's daughter, and the many lessons she learned from her mother. They talk about owning your own business, the importance of wellness routines, manifesting positivity for 2023 and much more. ——————— This week's episode of Nina's Got Good News is brought to you by MaryRuth Organics, Nina and her family trust MaryRuth Organics for their daily vitamins and supplements, and you should, too! To order your MaryRuth Organics supplements today, visit https://bit.ly/NinaMRO and use promo code GOODNEWS for 15% off at checkout. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Follow Nina on Twitter: twitter.com/ninabclarke Visit Nina's blog: www.ninabradleyclarke.com Visit Nina's Beautycounter shop: www.beautycounter.com/ninabradleyclarke Follow Kitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittshapiro/?hl=en Follow Kitt on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kittshapiro?lang=en Follow Simply Eartha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyeartha/?hl=en Follow WEST Boutique on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/west2westport/?hl=en Visit Simply Eartha's website: https://www.simplyeartha.com Visit WEST Boutique's website: https://www.west2westport.com

“The Greatest gift my mother, Eartha Kitt, gave me when growing up was knowing how much she loved me.” Kitt Shapirohttp://www.earthakitt.com/kittisms.html Ertha Kitt foundation: https://www.crowdrise.com/earthakittfoundation “A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God's Laws,” and how it was designed just for YOU to have all you could ever want. Tune in as we talk with Kitt Shaprio, the daughter of the late Eartha Kitt about love and growing up with a celebrity mom and so much more!  Visit us: www.yourdestinyawaits.net; - twitter-@lyse101; facebook.com/ adatewithdestiny101#itsallaboutthelove;www.yourdestinyawaits.tumblr.com

One of the artists who has had a profound influence on me is Eartha Kitt, the enchanting singer best known for her Christmas classic Santa Baby and for her portrayal of Catwoman in the purrfectly campy TV show: Batman.Onstage, Eartha was as Orson Wells called her, “The Most Exciting Woman in the World.” Eartha sang in multiple languages and flirted mercilessly with her audience. But as outrageous as Eartha was on stage, the one thing she really wanted in life, after suffering an abusive upbringing in the South, was to be a mother.That wish came true with the birth of her only daughter Kitt who grew up to be Eartha's greatest life companion. Kitt toured the world with her mom and eventually went on to manage Eartha's career and was with her when she died on Christmas Day in 2008.Kitt Shapiro tells the story of their close relationship in her new book "Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White.” The book feels more relevant now than ever as it illustrates Eartha's groundbreaking positions on race, diversity, the anti-war movement and embracing LGBTQ people.Today Kitt Shapiro joins us to look back on her mom Eartha Kitt's amazing life and adventures, singing songs in Tagalog and Japanese, and her love for gardening and eating all her vegetables.FEATURED BOOK:

Derek and Romaine sit down with author Kitt Shapiro, the only daughter of legendary star Eartha Kitt, about her recent memoir Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story In Black And White. Kitt talks about the legacy of her famous mom, breaking down barriers and enduring across seven decades. It's a fun look back at an amazing career and a wonderful mother/daughter duo. This episode is presented by Miller Lite. Be 21 and over to visit millerlite.com/dnr to learn more and find delivery options near you. Celebrate Responsibly!

This week, Les chats with Kitt Shapiro about her recent book, "Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White." It's a wonderful read full of stories about growing up as the only child of legendary entertainer Eartha Kitt.  Kitt talks about sorting through personal stories to develop the book, how her mother continues to influence her life, and much more. 

Kitt Shapiro is the only child of legendary entertainer Eartha Kitt. She managed her mother's performances and recording career for many years, and now manages her estate. She is the founder and owner of Simply Eartha, a line of jewelry, clothing, and home furnishings that honor the beauty and wisdom of her late mother. She is also an inspirational speaker who does frequent speaking engagements for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and other organizations. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and dogs. Her recent book, “Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black & White” is a luminous and inspiring portrait of a black pioneer and artistic force—Eartha Kitt—and one of the most moving mother/daughter stories in Hollywood history. In this unique combination of memoir and cultural history, we come to know one of the greatest stars the world has ever seen—Eartha Kitt—as revealed by the person who knew her best: her daughter. Eartha, who was a mix of Black, Cherokee, and white, is viewed by the world as Black. Kitt, her biological daughter, is blonde and light skinned. This is the story of a young girl being raised by her mother, who happened to be one of the most famous celebrities in the world. For three decades, they traveled the world together as mother and daughter. Even after Kitt got married and started a family of her own, she and Eartha were never far from each other's sides Eartha had a very difficult childhood growing up in extreme poverty in South Carolina. She described herself as being “just a poor cotton picker from the South.” She did not have her own familial ties to lean on after being abandoned by her own mother as a toddler and having never known who her father was. She and Kitt were each other's whole world. Eartha's legacy is still felt today. Not only do we still listen to “Santa Baby” every Christmas, but many of today's most influential artists consistently mention Eartha, paying tribute to her groundbreaking stances on social issues such as racial equality and women's and LGBTQ rights. And she is still widely remembered for her definitive portrayal of Catwoman in the classic Batman television series, voicing the character Yzma in Disney's “The Emperor's New Groove,” and her many other movie and Broadway roles. In these pages, Kitt brings her mother to life so vividly, you will feel as if you'd met her. You'll embrace her love of nature, exercise, simple food, and independence, along with her lessons on the importance of treating people kindly and always being true to yourself. Filled with love, life lessons, and poignant laughter, Eartha & Kitt captures the passion and energy of two remarkable women. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. Kitt Shapiro Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplyeartha/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyeartha Twitter: https://twitter.com/simplyeartha Website: https://www.simplyeartha.com/ Website: https://earthakitt.com/ JONES.SHOW Online: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: KevinRandallJones.com www.Jones.Show

Kitt Shapiro is the daughter of icon, legend, feminist, activist and sex symbol Eartha Kitt and joins co-host Jessica Rush for a special ‘Santa Baby' holiday episode. After meeting while Jess was on tour with Kitt's mother Eartha, they reconnect here to discuss her best selling memoir Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black & White. Kitt shares the incredible bond she and her mother had, how important humanity and the betterment of it was to Eartha, several ‘Kittisms' to take away in your own life, and how her connection with her mother influenced her own motherhood journey. For MTL merch! https://mamas-talkin-loud-podcast.myshopify.com Find more info about the podcast via BPN.fm/mamas.  Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales. Edited by Jessica Rush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway League Weighs In On Shutdown, ALW “Cinderella” Postpones, “Reopening Night” On HBO MAX, “Once Upon a One More Time” Opens to Critical Reception Plus, Matt talks with Kitt Shapiro about her new book, “Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White,” about her mother Eartha Kitt read more The post Today on Broadway: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 + Interview With Kitt Shapiro appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Narrator Karen Chilton joins AudioFile's Robin Whitten to talk about narrating EARTHA & KITT, Kitt Shapiro's memoir on her love of her mother. EARTHA & KITT is one of AudioFile's Best Memoir Audiobooks of the year, and Karen gives it a superb and moving performance. Karen tells Robin about preparing to bring Kitt Shapiro's words to life, and how her background in jazz informed her approach to this memoir about growing up with entertainment icon Eartha Kitt. Read AudioFile's full review of the audiobook at audiofilemagazine.com. Published by Dreamscape. 2021 Best Memoir Audiobooks: THE BOYS by Ron Howard, Clint Howard, read by Ron Howard, Clint Howard, Bryce Dallas Howard EARTHA & KITT by Kitt Shapiro, Patricia Weiss Levy, read by Karen Chilton JUST AS I AM by Cicely Tyson, Michelle Burford, read by Viola Davis, Cicely Tyson, Robin Miles MY BROKEN LANGUAGE by Quiara Alegría Hudes, read by Quiara Alegría Hudes SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER by Ashley C. Ford, read by Ashley C. Ford For the full list of 2021 Best Audiobooks, visit: audiofilemagazine.com Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of the 2020 Christian Book Award for Best Audiobook, Chasing Vines, find your way to an immensely fruitful life. Karen Chilton photo by James Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entertainment icon Eartha Kitt's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, offers a stirring and nuanced memoir of her mother and herself. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten discuss narrator Karen Chilton's performance that is evocative, moving, and makes listeners believe in the connection between mother and daughter. Eartha insisted that her daughter travel with her wherever she performed, so Kitt went everywhere with her from an early age and then became her manager for many years. The love shared by mother and daughter is most palpable throughout the transfixing narration. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Dreamscape. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic Podcast comes from Blackstone Publishing, publisher of bestselling and award-winning books and audiobooks by fantastic writers and narrators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary singer Eartha Kitt survived a harrowing childhood as the daughter of a raped sharecropper. Her own daughter, Kitt Shapiro, has written a compelling and loving memoir of her mother that highlights, among many important truths, the importance of rejecting identity politics. PLUS: Podcaster Jillian Hamilton offers intriguing insights on infidelity.

Title: Eartha Kitt – Entertainer, Mother and American History with Kitt ShapiroDescription: Today we are joined by Kitt Shapiro, daughter of legendary actor, singer and entertainer Eartha Kitt to discuss not only the impact of her mother's career, but also Kitt's relationship with her mother. We discuss what it was like for Kitt to grow up with a mother who had so much impact on not only the entertainment industry, but also on American history. Kitt Shapiro is author of the book “Eartha and Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White.”You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Kitt Shapiro, author of “Eartha and Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White”https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Eartha-Kitt/Kitt-Shapiro/9781643137544Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this unique combination of memoir and cultural history, we come to know one of the greatest stars the world has ever seen-Eartha Kitt-as revealed by the person who knew her best: her daughter. Eartha, who was a mix of Black, Cherokee, and white, is viewed by the world as Black. Kitt, her biological daughter, is blonde and light skinned. This is the story of a young girl being raised by her mother, who happened to be one of the most famous celebrities in the world. For three decades, they traveled the world together as mother and daughter. Even after Kitt got married and started a family of her own, she and Eartha were never far from each other's sides. Eartha had a very difficult childhood growing up in extreme poverty in South Carolina. She described herself as being "just a poor cotton picker from the South." She did not have her own familial ties to lean on after being abandoned by her own mother as a toddler and having never known who her father was. She and Kitt were each other's whole world. Eartha's legacy is still felt today. Not only do we still listen to "Santa Baby" every Christmas, but many of today's most influential artists consistently mention Eartha, paying tribute to her groundbreaking stances on social issues such as racial equality and women's and LGBTQ rights. And she is still widely remembered for her definitive portrayal of Catwoman in the classic Batman television series, voicing the character Yzma in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove, and her many other movie and Broadway roles. In these pages, Kitt brings her mother to life so vividly, you will feel as if you'd met her. You'll embrace her love of nature, exercise, simple food, and independence, along with her lessons on the importance of treating people kindly and always being true to yourself. Filled with love, life lessons, and poignant laughter, Eartha & Kitt captures the passion and energy of two remarkable women.

In this unique combination of memoir and cultural history, we come to know one of the greatest stars the world has ever seen-Eartha Kitt-as revealed by the person who knew her best: her daughter. Eartha, who was a mix of Black, Cherokee, and white, is viewed by the world as Black. Kitt, her biological daughter, is blonde and light skinned. This is the story of a young girl being raised by her mother, who happened to be one of the most famous celebrities in the world. For three decades, they traveled the world together as mother and daughter. Even after Kitt got married and started a family of her own, she and Eartha were never far from each other's sides. Eartha had a very difficult childhood growing up in extreme poverty in South Carolina. She described herself as being "just a poor cotton picker from the South." She did not have her own familial ties to lean on after being abandoned by her own mother as a toddler and having never known who her father was. She and Kitt were each other's whole world. Eartha's legacy is still felt today. Not only do we still listen to "Santa Baby" every Christmas, but many of today's most influential artists consistently mention Eartha, paying tribute to her groundbreaking stances on social issues such as racial equality and women's and LGBTQ rights. And she is still widely remembered for her definitive portrayal of Catwoman in the classic Batman television series, voicing the character Yzma in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove, and her many other movie and Broadway roles. In these pages, Kitt brings her mother to life so vividly, you will feel as if you'd met her. You'll embrace her love of nature, exercise, simple food, and independence, along with her lessons on the importance of treating people kindly and always being true to yourself. Filled with love, life lessons, and poignant laughter, Eartha & Kitt captures the passion and energy of two remarkable women.

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Daughter of an entertainment legend. Author Kitt Shapiro's book “Eartha and Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black & White” is her memoir about her mom Eartha Kitt. Time for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon is the conversation series where actors, artists, authors, and more go deeper than a traditional interview. They go “Beyond the Mic”.

In this episode we visit with author and daughter of the late Eartha Kitt - Kitt Shapiro, debut fantasy author K. L. Harris, and singer-songwriter Zachariah Malachi. For complete episode details, links, socials, merch and more visit www.GQwithCam.com Consider supporting this podcast with a one-time or recurring donation at www.BuyMeACoffee.com/GQwithCam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camerondole/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camerondole/support

Don't call Eartha Kitt an “angry Black woman.” That's how Eartha was portrayed when she spoke truth to power and criticized the Vietnam War and wealth inequality in front of President Johnson and the First Lady. The bold move cost her career opportunities and even prompted a CIA investigation, but she still came out on top. Don Lemon speaks with CNN's senior entertainment writer Lisa Respers France and Eartha's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, about the star's uncompromising presence – on the stage and in the White House. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Now that we've previously introduced Eartha, in this episode we begin learning about her upbringing and how she stepped onto the road to fame. I highly recommend picking up a copy of the Biography written by Eartha's daughter Kitt Shapiro. I just received my copy and I will be offering a review of the tome a few episodes down the road. The book is entitled "Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White" and follow Kitt Shapiro on Twitter, she is an amazing source for anecdotes and memories from a daughters perspective. They shared an extraordinary bond and no one carries Eartha's Legend as gracefully as she. @kittshapiro Music provided by Epidemic Sound All information related in this episode was gleaned from televised interviews given by Eartha over the years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearrowan/support

Authenticity, empathy, strength, vulnerability . . . . These are just some of the virtues Kitt Shapiro gained as she soaked in the lessons handed down by her mother, legendary performer Eartha Kitt. In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Fran and Kitt talk about what it was like to travel the world with Eartha and how those shared experiences shaped Kitt's own journey as a mother and entrepreneur. Listen to learn some “Kitt-isms” – small but powerful nuggets of advice and perspective from Eartha – that we can all use in our everyday lives. You can read more about Kitt's experiences with her famous mother in her recently published book, Eartha and Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black & White. Buy the book through all major booksellers.   For More information about Kitt & Eartha visit Simply Eartha Visit Kitt's retail shop West, in Westport CT or online at West2Westport.com Be sure to follow Courageous Conversations wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more about the Women's Business Development Council and the support we provide to help women thrive in business, visit us at www.ctwbdc.org. Become a WBDC Connect Member Thanks for listening! 

The new book "Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White" chronicles Kitt Shapiro's relationship with her mother, legendary singer Eartha Kitt. Shapiro joins us. And, Demi Lovato came out as nonbinary and changed their pronouns to they/them. Al Jazeera's Femi Oke talks about the significance of Lovato's revelation and the conversations it's sparking on social media.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Eartha Kitt was once called the “most exciting woman in the world,” by Orson Wells. She began her career in the 1940's and was working until the end in 2008. She gave us songs, and TV classics, Broadway, concerts, movies, and social justice. In one instance, Eartha Kitt almost lost her career in entertainment because of a frustrated response over the Vietnam War to Lady Birth Johnson in a Women Doers' Luncheon in the White House addressing juvenile crime prevention. "Mrs. Johnson, you are a mother too, although you have had daughters and not sons," said Kitt. "I am a mother and I know the feeling of having a baby come out of my guts. I have a baby and then you send him off to war. No wonder the kids rebel and take pot. And, Mrs. Johnson, in case you don't understand the lingo that's marijuana." That baby, Kitt Shapiro, would later manage her mother's career, found Simply Eartha, featuring products inspired by Eartha Kitt, and write a book about their lives and intertwined legacy, entitled Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White. Guest: Kitt Shapiro Author of Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White Author and Manager of Eartha Kitt Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

This week, Liberty and Danika discuss Realm Breaker, Luck of the Titanic, Great Circle, and more great books. Pick up an All the Books! shirt, sticker, and more right here. Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Last Gate of the Emperor by Prince Joel Dawit Makonnen and Kwame Mbalia Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon Stranger Care: A Memoir of Loving What Isn’t Ours by Sarah Sentilles Find You First by Linwood Barclay Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee WHAT WE’RE READING: Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiya Fault Lines by Emily Itami Please Please Tell Me Now: The Duran Duran Story by Stephen Davis MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Negative Space (SFWP Literary Awards) by Lilly Dancyger The Parted Earth by Anjali Enjeti An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional by Rainesford Stauffer On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed  Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow’s Fight for the Truth by Michelle Black  Billionaires by Darryl Cunningham Seven Demons by Aidan Truhen Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian Prom House by Chelsea Mueller  Living in Data: A Citizen’s Guide to a Better Information Future by Jer Thorp  Nothing Personal: An Essay by James Baldwin The Girl Who Died by Ragnar Jonasson The Hummingbirds’ Gift : Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings by Sy Montgomery The Glorious Guinness Girls by Emily Hourican Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard The Secret Talker by Geling Yan Albert and the Whale: Albrecht Dürer and How Art Imagines Our World by Philip Hoare Films of Endearment: A Mother, a Son and the 80s Films That Defined Us by Michael Koresky My Time Will Come: A Memoir of Crime, Punishment, Hope, and Redemption by Ian Manuel Monkey Boy by Francisco Goldman  Remake the World: Essays, Reflections, Rebellions by Astra Taylor The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis  Let’s Talk About Hard Things by Anna Sale Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry by The Library of Congress, Joy Harjo  Mergers and Acquisitions Or, Everything I Know About Love I Learned on the Wedding Pages by Cate Doty Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter The Dead Husband by Carter Wilson  Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney African Europeans: An Untold History by Olivette Otele The Mysteries by Marisa Silver The Siren by Katherine St. John Firebreak by Nicole Kornher-Stace Bad Lawyer: A Memoir of Law and Disorder by Anna Dorn Arsenic and Adobo (Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery #1) by Mia P. Manansala Seeing Sideways: A Memoir of Music and Motherhood Part of: American Music by Kristin Hersh Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life by Julianna Margulies   The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He Secrets of Happiness by Joan Silber  The Renunciations: Poems by Donika Kelly Leda and the Swan by Anna Caritj Second Place by Rachel Cusk A Lonely Man by Chris Power The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews  Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson Summer on the Bluffs: A Novel (Oak Bluffs) by Sunny Hostin Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir When You Get the Chance by Tom Ryan and Robin Stevenson The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel  Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba by Chanel Cleeton  Pop Song: Adventures in Art & Intimacy by Larissa Pham Family Law by Gin Phillips Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit by Lyanda Lynn Haupt The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser The Black Ghost by Monica Gallagher, Alex Segura, Marco Finnegan The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen  The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Hurricane Summer by Asha Bromfield  Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly  It Had to Be You by Georgia Clark Everybody: A Book about Freedom by Olivia Laing Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter’s Love Story in Black and White by Kitt Shapiro with Patricia Levy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Greatest gift my mother, Eartha Kitt, gave me when growing up was knowing how much she loved me.” Kitt Shapiro http://www.earthakitt.com/kittisms.html Ertha Kitt foundation: https://www.crowdrise.com/earthakittfoundation “A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God's Laws,” and how it was designed just for YOU to have all you could ever want. Tune in as we talk with Kitt Shaprio, the daughter of the late Eartha Kitt about love and growing up with a celebrity mom and so much more!  Visit us: www.yourdestinyawaits.net; - twitter-@lyse101; facebook.com/ adatewithdestiny101#itsallaboutthelove;www.yourdestinyawaits.tumblr.com

Just Hang On - that's what we're doing. I decided to release the Just Hang On webinar from last week because this discussion made such a phenomenal impact on me and the women who attended. These women really broke down what is important right now for us and how we need to remain positive as we live through these next couple of months.  I spoke with Elizabeth Bryan-Jacobs, Debbie Gravitte, Kristen Jensen and Kitt Shapiro, all Just Hanging On and staying positive. Artist, Performer, Content Creator and Small Business Owner. How the pandemic has affected them both personally and professionally. And the message -  Just Hang On.

One of the most influential women in my career and life is Eartha Kitt, who I was lucky enough to develop a brief pen pal relationship with in the early 90s, before she became a household name again with her vocal appearance on Disney's Emperor's new groove. Please enjoy this encore presentation of FOF #1805 – The Purrrfect Legacy of Eartha Kitt, an interview with Eartha Kitt's daughter Kitt Shapiro. FEATURED WEBSITE:http://www.earthakitt.com/The late great Eartha Kitt is probably best remembered for her role as the iconic Catwoman in the 1960s TV show Batman as well as for her provocative songs “Santa Baby” and “I Want to Be Evil.”Everybody wanted to be evil when Eartha Kitt played Catwoman. Coming from humble origins in South Carolina, Eartha Kitt grew up to tour the world as a young dancer but it was the Broadway show “New Faces of 1952” that catapulted her career into the mainstream.As a champion of civil rights, Eartha Kitt didn’t hold back when she spoke out against the Vietnam War and that tenacity got her blacklisted in the U.S. for years. Eartha took her show all over the world, and along for the ride, was her daughter Kitt, who Eartha took everywhere.Joining us today is Kitt Shapiro, who is now dedicating her life to preserving her mother’s legacy by starting Simply Eartha, a lifestyle brand that uses the images, writings and wisdom of Eartha Kitt to inspire both old and new fans.Eartha once said “The only thing I can sell and still own is my talent.” That and albums, CDs, posters, coasters, canvas wall art, and crystal paperweights.Listen as we talk with Kitt about her mom’s peculiar way of speaking, Eartha’s outrageously fun music and what it was like to work for her mom for over 25 years.➤ The linguistics behind Eartha Kitt’s purr.➤ Nobody else worked a one armed sofa like Eartha Kitt.➤ Being of mixed heritage and a celebrity during segregation.➤ Eartha’s last days before dying on Christmas Day.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Daughter of the late, great international star, Eartha Kitt, Kitt Shapiro has had an unconventional journey as she continues to evolve as the successful entrepreneur, wife and mother of young adults. Founder and creator of the Simply Eartha™ lifestyle brand, Shapiro uses her mother’s words, wisdom and beauty in designing a line of ‘accessories that SAY something’ made in the US by local artisans. Always learning from her mother in how to reinvent herself, at the age of 57 she pursued her love for fashion and small business and bought her favorite local boutique, WEST in Westport, Connecticut. WEST is best described as curated fashion with a west coast vibe. Shapiro has been in and around the fashion and entertainment business all of her life. She grew up speaking French and English as she travelled the world with her mother. After studying on the road as well as at Lycée Francais in Los Angeles and London, Shapiro attended Barnard College/Columbia University before beginning a successful modeling career. She studied interior design and worked in the fashion industry before taking on the responsibilities of running her mother’s company. As president of Eartha Kitt Productions for more than 20 years, Shapiro organized and produced Eartha Kitt shows and projects all over the world. Her behind the scenes work for her famous mother was highlighted by a Grammy nomination as executive producer of Eartha Kitt’s CD, “Back in Business.” When Eartha Kitt was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer, Shapiro became her mother’s caregiver and advocate. Eartha Kitt died Christmas Day 2008. She had never had a colonoscopy prior to her diagnosis. Shapiro has taken it upon herself to share her mother’s story and bring attention to the importance of screening and early detection. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). Kitt Shapiro & Eartha Kitt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplyeartha/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyeartha Twitter: https://twitter.com/simplyeartha Website: https://www.simplyeartha.com/ Website: https://earthakitt.com/ Jones.Show Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ LinkedIn (Randy): https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallkennethjones/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ LinkedIn (Susan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-bennett-8607312/ Web: SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

"The greatest gift she gave me was knowing that she loved me "..Eartha's daughter, Kitt.

What kind of life can you expect when your mother is the legendary singer, songwriter and actress, Eartha Kitt? Extraordinary is the answer. Kitt shares her extraordinary childhood, lessons from her always outspoken mother, Eartha Kitt, as well as standing strong during the civil rights movement, her role as the original Catwoman, being ousted by the Johnson Administration for her remarks about Vietnam, to her Emmy® Award-Winning voiceover work with Disney. Brad and Kitt share some wonderful moments and a few miracles from their own friendship, as well as relaunching her mother's brand Simply Eartha. This is a wonderful episode if you love nostalgia. Kitt Shapiro Bio: Daughter of the legendary entertainer, Eartha Kitt, Kitt Shapiro has had an unconventional journey as she continues to evolve as a successful entrepreneur, wife and mother of young adults. Founder and creator of the Simply Eartha™ lifestyle brand, Shapiro uses her mother’s words, wisdom and beauty, designing a line of ‘accessories that SAY something’ made in the USA by local artisans. Shapiro has been in and around the fashion and entertainment business all of her life. She grew up speaking French and English as she traveled the world with her mother. After studying on the road as well as at Lycée Francais in Los Angeles and London, Shapiro attended Barnard College/Columbia University before beginning a successful modeling career. She studied interior design and worked in the fashion industry before taking on the responsibilities of running her mother’s company. As president of Eartha Kitt Productions for more than 20 years, Shapiro organized and produced Eartha Kitt shows and projects all over the world. Her behind the scenes work for her famous mother was highlighted by a Grammy nomination as executive producer of Eartha Kitt’s CD, “Back in Business.” When Eartha Kitt was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer, Shapiro became her mother’s caregiver and advocate. Eartha Kitt died Christmas Day 2008. She had never had a colonoscopy prior to her diagnosis. Shapiro has taken it upon herself to share her mother’s story and bring attention to the importance of screening and early detection. Shapiro recently served as a member of the board of directors for the Colon Cancer Alliance in Washington DC. About your host, Brad Szollose: First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us. From founding partner and CMO of K2 Design, Inc. the first Digital Agency to go public on NASDAQ to international leadership development expert, Brad Szollose has worked with household names like MasterCard, American Management Association and Tony Robbins, to create leadership training programs for a new generation. As a creative director, he has been the creative force behind hundreds of high-end corporate events, personal and consumer brands, and website launches. Brad is the recipient of the Corporate Identity Design Award and the Axiom Business Book Award along with various awards for website and print design. As a C-Level executive at K2, his unique management model was awarded the Arthur Andersen New York Enterprise Award for Best Practices in Fostering Innovation Amongst Employees (Workforce Culture). Brad continues to challenge the status quo with his new book, Liquid Leadership 2.0, and his new podcast, Awakened Nation®. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What do you do if you’re the daughter of a legend? Kitt Shapiro has taken her mother’s mantra of Love, Kindness and Empowerment and is sharing it with us. Not just a boutique in the New England town of Westport, but a place where a woman can feel at home and find out it’s not just about the clothes. Kitt has started a new chapter in her life. Opening a clothing and accessory boutique was not what she was planning to do in her 50’s, but open she has. Hear how she has incorporated her mother’s mantra into her store.

Show Notes:  In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, writer Kitt Shapiro chats with host Tammy Tuckey about her mother - Eartha Kitt’s - performance as Yzma in “The Emperor’s New Groove” for the 20th anniversary, the deleted song “Snuff Out the Light” featured in the original cut when it was “Kingdom of the Sun,” working alongside musician Sting and more! Visit Kitt’s official website here: www.simplyeartha.com/kitt-shapiros-blog You can also ‘like’ her official Facebook pages here: - www.facebook.com/TheEarthaKitt - www.facebook.com/KittShapiroPage  Be sure to… - Follow us on Twitter at @TiaraTalkShow: www.twitter.com/TiaraTalkShow - ‘Like’ our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Tumblr page: thetiaratalkshow.tumblr.com - Follow us on our Google+ page: google.com/+TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Instagram page: instagram.com/thetiaratalkshow Want to give us your thoughts on this episode? Call us at 1-407-413-9390 and leave us a voicemail! Thanks for listening! “The Tiara Talk Show” is edited, created and hosted by Tammy Tuckey. The Tiara Talk Show is Copyright © 2013-2019 by Tammy Tuckey. All rights reserved.

“The Greatest gift my mother, Eartha Kitt, gave me when growing up was knowing how much she loved me.” Kitt Shapiro http://www.earthakitt.com/kittisms.html Ertha Kitt foundation: https://www.crowdrise.com/earthakittfoundation “A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God's Laws,” and how it was designed just for YOU to have all you could ever want. Tune in as we talk with Kitt Shaprio, the daughter of the late Eartha Kitt about love and growing up with a celebrity mom and so much more!  Visit us: www.yourdestinyawaits.net; - twitter-@lyse101; facebook.com/ adatewithdestiny101#itsallaboutthelove;www.yourdestinyawaits.tumblr.com

TVC 453.6: Ed plays highlights from the remarks that Kitt Shapiro, Eartha Kitt’s daughter, made at the unveiling of the Catwoman exhibit at The Hollywood Museum about the quiet way in which her mother broke ground when she played The Catwoman during the third season of Batman. Also in this segment: Ed, Tony, and Donna remember comedian George Carlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 198: In this episode, we replay our conversation with Eartha Kitt's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, and listen as she tells us about growing up multiracial with an internationally famous multiracial mother and about maintaining her mother's legacy. Kitt is the founder and creator of the Simply Eartha™ lifestyle brand (http://www.simplyeartha.com/) and served as president of Eartha Kitt Productions for more than 20 years. Her work with her mother was highlighted by her own Grammy nomination as executive producer of Eartha Kitt’s CD, “Back in Business.” Shapiro attended Barnard College/Columbia University before beginning a successful modeling career. She studied interior design and worked in the fashion industry before taking on the responsibilities of running her mother’s company. Shapiro has dedicated herself to sharing her mother’s story and bringing attention to the importance of colon cancer screening and early detection, and, toward that end, she serves as a Board Member for the Colon Cancer Alliance (http://www.ccalliance.org/). Listen as Kitt speaks with Alex about living and traveling with her mother, about growing up as a multiracial person with a multiracial mom and about her maintaining her mother's legacy through her lifestyle brand, Simply Eartha, and through her work with the Colon Cancer Alliance (Eartha Kitt passed away from Colon Cancer in 2008). For more on host, Alex Barnett, please check out his website: www.alexbarnettcomic.com or visit him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/alexbarnettcomic) or on Twitter at @barnettcomic To subscribe to the Multiracial Family Man, please click here: MULTIRACIAL FAMILY MAN PODCAST Huge shout out to our "Super-Duper Supporters" Elizabeth A. Atkins and Catherine Atkins Greenspan of Two Sisters Writing and Publishing Intro and Outro Music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons - By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

“The Greatest gift my mother, Eartha Kitt, gave me when growing up was knowing how much she loved me.” Kitt Shapiro http://www.earthakitt.com/kittisms.html Ertha Kitt foundation: https://www.crowdrise.com/earthakittfoundation “A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God's Laws,” and how it was designed just for YOU to have all you could ever want. Tune in as we talk with Kitt Shaprio, the daughter of the late Eartha Kitt about love and growing up with a celebrity mom and so much more!  Visit us: www.yourdestinyawaits.net; - twitter-@lyse101; facebook.com/ adatewithdestiny101#itsallaboutthelove;www.yourdestinyawaits.tumblr.com

“The Greatest gift my mother, Eartha Kitt, gave me when growing up was knowing how much she loved me.” Kitt Shapiro http://www.earthakitt.com/kittisms.html Ertha Kitt foundation: https://www.crowdrise.com/earthakittfoundation “A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God's Laws,” and how it was designed just for YOU to have all you could ever want. Tune in as we talk with Kitt Shaprio, the daughter of the late Eartha Kitt about love and growing up with a celebrity mom and so much more!  Visit us: www.yourdestinyawaits.net; - twitter-@lyse101; facebook.com/ adatewithdestiny101#itsallaboutthelove;www.yourdestinyawaits.tumblr.com

Denise Griffitts interviews Kitt Shapiro, daughter of legendary international star Eartha Kitt. As the daughter and only child of international star, Eartha Kitt, Kitt Shapiro has had an unconventional life and now steps into the arena of entrepreneur, while continuing her role as wife and mother of teenagers/young adults. Kitt Shapiro has established the Simply Eartha lifestyle brand of home décor items based on the organic, holistic philosophies and authentic style that Eartha Kitt taught her. She has created a global wholesale and retail endeavor with products designed as a tribute to her mother. Kitt has been in the fashion and entertainment business all of her life. She grew up speaking French and English while travelling the world with her famous mother. After a successful modeling career in her late teens and twenties, she went on to study interior design and worked in sales and marketing in the fashion industry, before taking on the responsibilities of running her mother’s company. As president of Eartha Kitt Productions for more than 20 years, she honed her skills as a manager and producer of The Eartha Kitt concert tours, shows and projects all over the world. She was an Executive Producer of Eartha Kitt’s CD, “Back in Business”, which was nominated for a GRAMMY Award in 1996. Being a working mother, wife and daughter running a successful family business has given Kitt Shapiro the tools to take her mother’s legacy to a new market and create her own legacy in the process.  

Om Eartha Kitt, kattkvinnan som gick i exil. Med gaytenor Rickard Söderberg, tonsättarna Renée Baker och Yvette Jackson. Tredje delen av "När vinden vänder". Birgitta Tollans programserie "När vinden vänder" handlar om människor som lyckades förverkliga sig och sina musikaliska drömmar mot alla odds.Medverkar gör operasångaren och opinionsbildaren Rickard Söderberg från Malmö, dirigenten och tonsättaren Renée Baker från Chicago och ljudkonstnären Yvette Jackson från San Diego.Citat direkt från Eartha Kitt, som skrev fyra självbiografier:Jag är inte kall, bara litet avdomnad ibland och det beror på min barndom.Jag har ingen ras, trosbekännelse eller färg. Jag tillhör alla!Ett av mina motton är att inte vara rädd för mig själv, mina tankar eller mina åsikter.Mitt liv kan summeras i sex ord: Rejected, ejected, dejected, used, accused, abused Avvisad, utstött, nedslagen, begagnad, utpekad, skymfad.Eartha Kitt föds som Eartha Mae Keith 1927. Hennes efternamn är en förkortning av kitten, kattunge, och hennes signum är ett speciellt kurrande läte.Eartha Kitt växer upp under eländiga förhållanden på en bomullsplantage i en liten stad som hette North i South Carolina, i den amerikanska södern. Förmodligen är hon resultatet av en våldtäkt. Hennes mor Anna Mae är en mix av afroamerikansk och Cherokee-indiansk härkomst. Fadern är okänd för henne, förmodligen en vit farmare. Modern döper henne Eartha av jord - eftersom bomullsskörden är bra det året hon föds.När hon är 71 år gammal vänder vinden för Eartha Kitt då hon får reda på sin exakta födelsedatum. Hon sätter igång en rättsprocess för att få namnet på sin biologiske far. Myndigheterna målar dock över faderns namn med svart färg på födelseattesten och förvägrar på så sätt Eartha Kitt att få kännedom om honom. Dottern Kitt Shapiroskriver senare: De skyddade den vite mannen. De hade aldrig gått igenom allt detta besvär för att skydda en svart man.Kitt Shapiro skriver också: Att 1927 i amerikanska Södern vara en ljushudad person bland svarta, var lika fasansfullt som att vara svart bland vita. Eartha kallades den gula flickan och ansågs, fastän hon bara var ett barn, för att tro att hon var förmer än andra. Eartha missbrukades, hon skymfades och blev kränkt och misshandlad både psykiskt och fysiskt.När Eartha Kitt är 8 år vänder vinden för henne, kanske för första gången: modern gifter sig och styvfadern förbjuder Eartha att leva tillsammans med dem eftersom hon är bi racial, alltså av s k blandras. Hon blir omhändertagen av en moster Rosa, vars släktingar dock fortsätter skymfningarna och tvingar barnet Eartha att arbeta på bomullsfälten. Kort därefter avlider Earthas mamma - modern blir dödligt förgiftad.- Åh, jag måste vara försiktig här, förklarar afroamerikanska dirigenten och tonsättarenReneé Baker från Chicago i programmet. Det där med identiteter och att vara sprungen ur två s k raser är fortfarande ett känsligt ämne i USA. Om Eartha Kitt hade varit ljusare, och kunnat passerat som vit, så hade hon kanske haft ett annorlunda liv. Men Eartha var inte vit nog och hade negroida drag. Jag är säker på att Eartha Kitt bar på en osäkerhet eftersom hon inte blev fullt accepterad i något läger, anser Renée Baker.-I USA bestämmer lagen att du skall kategoriseras som svart om du har en enda droppe svart blod i dig. Sanningen är ju att ingen av oss är oblandad. Vad är en ren svart person, vad är en total afroamerikansk människa? De flesta kände inte till att Eartha Kitt var av s k blandras, eftersom svarta människor finns i många olika schatteringar, förklarar Renée BakerLjudkonstnären från San Diego, Yvette Jackson, ser intervjuer med Eartha Kitt på YouTube och blir nyfiken på henne.- Eartha Kitt är originell och gåtfull, säger hon. Hennes unika sätt att kommunicera med rösten, där rytmiken går sin egen väg, hindrar inte att hon framstår som en operadiva.- Jag ser in i hennes fantastiska ögon och hör henne säga väl avvägda ord. Och tänker: vad är det som pågår inom henne? Vilka erfarenheter har lett henne hit? Vad är upphovet till hennes mystik? frågar sig Yvette Jackson, som fascineras av starka, svarta kvinnor som inte är konforma, utan sig själva. Eartha Kitts frimodighet attraherar henne och påminner henne om artisten Grace Jones.Under större delen av 1950- och 60-talen varvar Eartha Kitt jazz- och nattklubbsuppträdanden med filmroller och tv-underhållning. Hon spelar till exempelCat Woman i Läderlappen, uppträder i ett hundratal länder och sjunger på ett tiotal språk, bl a svenska.I Sverige medverkar Eartha Kitt 1962 i tv-programmet Kaskad, producerad av Åke Falck. Det belönas med Guldrosen i Montreux, som bästa underhållningsprogram.1968 blir Eartha Kitt svartlistad i USA efter en alltför frispråkig kritik mot Vietnamkriget. Hon går i exil och lever under tio år i Paris och i London. Vinden vänder igen och i Europa växer hon som artist och i sin integritet.Hemma i USA är det de homosexuella och transsexuella männen som håller Eartha Kitts repertoar vid liv. De köper hennes skivor och mimar till dem på scenerna.Själv förespråkar Eartha Kitt mycket tidigt samkönade äktenskap och hon ger stödkonserter för organisationer som arbetar med HIV/AIDS-frågor. Hon blir även Unicefs taleskvinna för utnyttjade barn.En svensk opinionsbildare i HBTQ-frågor är operasångaren Rickard Söderberg. För honom är Eartha Kitt en stor inspirationskälla.- För henne var det självklart att fylla sitt artister med mening och budskap. Musiken var en plattform för att förändra världen. Eartha Kitt är fullständigt respektlös vad gäller rytm och ton. Hon använder hela röstens register, lågt som högt, och rör sig obehindrat mellan de olika rösterna. Hennes röst ryter och smeker. Ett helt gränslöst musicerande, säger Rickard Söderberg, vars favoritlåtar är C'est si bon och C'est Magnifique.- Vi kan utan tvekan jämföra Eartha Kitt med operasångerskan Maria Callas. De två förändrade sina egna genrer med viljan att gestalta på eget sätt. Många gånger tycker jag Eartha Kitt rent vokalt låter vackrare än Callas gjorde på den gamla tiden. Det får vi bara acceptera. Det är ingen värdering i det. Det är bara så som det är, anser Rickard Söderberg.Många av Eartha Kitts singlar från 50- och 60-talet är djupt sexistiska då hon är tvungen ställa upp på bilder att ligga på golvet på en djurhud med en påk i handen. Typisk rubrik är Sexy brunettes in hi fi.- Bilderna är vidriga, säger Rickard Söderberg. Eartha Kitt blev exotiserad, som om hon vore ett freak. På den här tiden gjorde man det grövre än idag. Hon hade inte lika många val som andra artister på den tiden. Vi upplever dock inte Eartha Kitt som offer. Även om hon stoppas in i en speciell roll i en väldigt könsmaktsordnad miljö, så står hon stark på ett besynnerligt och fantastiskt sätt, anser Rickard Söderberg.1974 vänder vinden igen för Eartha Kitt. Det blir en triumfartade hemkomst från Paris tillBroadway i New York. Hon kallas nu Amerikas Älskarinna och säger själv: A man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up Män vill alltid lägga ner mig men aldrig lyfta upp mig.Eartha Kitt vinner flera Emmy- och Tony-priser. Hon gör succé med diskolåten Where is My Man som ger henne en guldskiva. Hennes första. Och hösten 2006 är hon med i off-Broadway-musikalen Mimi le Duck.I recensionen i New York Times står att läsa: I föreställningen finns det endast en karaktär som är värd att nämnas: en biroll som lysande spelas av Eartha Kitt, två månader innan hon skall fylla 80 år!Eartha Kitt diagnostiseras med tjocktarmscancer. Den sista tiden arbetar hon aktivt tillsammans med  dottern Kitt Shapiro för att sprida kunskap om sjukdomen. De trycker upp blå band med texten Colon Cancer Awareness Se upp för tjocktarmscancer. Eartha Kitt är en aktivist in i det sista!Eartha Kitt dör juldagen 2008, 81 år gammal. Radiostationer över hela världen spelar då hennes anti-julsång Santa Baby. Låtlista:12:03 Billie Holiday, Harry Edison, Ben Webster, Jimmy Rowles, Barney Kessel, Red Mitchell, Alvin Stoller - Body And Soul Album: Holiday For Lovers Kompositör: Johnny Green Bolag: VERVE 12:05 Eartha Kitt - C'Mon A My House Album: C'Mon A My House Kompositör: Ross Bagdasarian, William Saroyan Bolag: SUBURBAN SQUIRE 12:06 Eartha Kitt, Henri René - Thursday's Child Album: Just An Old Fashioned Girl Kompositör: Elisse Boyd, Murray Grand Bolag: ARIOLA EXPRESS 12:08 Eartha Kitt, Danny James - The Blues Album: Eartha Kitt Live On Broadway Kompositör: Duke Ellington Bolag: CHANT DU MONDE               12:10 Eartha Kitt - My Heart Belongs To Daddy Album: My Greatest Songs Kompositör: Cole Porter Bolag: RCA 12:18 Eartha Kitt - Oh John Please Don'T Kiss Me Album: Oh John Please Don'T Kiss Me Kompositör: Fred Ebb, Phil Springer Bolag: HHH LICENSING 12:23 Grace Jones - Walking In The Rain Album: Private Life: The Compass Point Sessions (2) Kompositör: Harry Vanda, George Young Bolag: ISLAND 12:25 Eartha Kitt, Danny James - I Want To Be Evil Album: Eartha Kitt Live On Broadway Kompositör: Lester Judson, Raymond Taylor Bolag: CHANT DU MONDE 12:27 Eartha Kitt, Sanford Gold, Egon Kjerrman - Rosenkyssar Album: Minns Vårt 50-Tal Kompositör: Åke Gerhard Bolag: EMI 12:29 Eartha Kitt - Just An Old-Fashioned Girl Album: My Greatest Songs Kompositör: Marv Fisher Bolag: RCA  12:32 Rickard Söderberg - Juditha Triumphans Devicta Holofernis Barbarie: Nr 27 Del 2, "Armatae Face" Album: Castrato Arias Kompositör: Antonio Vivaldi Bolag: RICKARD SÖDERBERG 12:35 Eartha Kitt - C'Est Si Bon Album: Something's Gotta Give Kompositör: Henri Betti Bolag: COLUMBIA 12:39 Eartha Kitt, Tony Osborne - C'Est Magnifique Album: C'Est Magnifique Kompositör: Cole Porter Bolag: COLUMBIA 12:44 Eartha Kitt, Bronski Beat - My Discarded Men Album: I'M Still Here Kompositör: Steve Bronski, Eartha Kitt Bolag: ARIOLA 12:47 Maria Callas, Georges Pretre, Franska Radions Nationalorkester (Paris) - Carmen: Nr 5, Akt 1, "L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle" Album: La Divina Kompositör: Georges Bizet Bolag: EMI 12:50 Eartha Kitt, Danny James - Uska Dara Album: Eartha Kitt Live On Broadway Kompositör: Trad Från Turkiet Bolag: CHANT DU MONDE 12:54 Eartha Kitt - Where Is My Man Album: Where Is My Man Kompositör: Jacques Morali, Bruce Vilanch, Fred Zarr Bolag: MEGA 12:56 Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby Album: Driving Miss Daisy Kompositör: Joan Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer Bolag: VARESE SARABANDE

Ep. 45: Kitt Shapiro is the daughter of late international star Eartha Kitt, who passed away from colon cancer in 2008. She is the founder and creator of the Simply Eartha™ lifestyle brand (http://www.simplyeartha.com/) and served as president of Eartha Kitt Productions for more than 20 years. Her work with her mother was highlighted by her own Grammy nomination as executive producer of Eartha Kitt’s CD, “Back in Business.” Shapiro attended Barnard College/Columbia University before beginning a successful modeling career. She studied interior design and worked in the fashion industry before taking on the responsibilities of running her mother’s company. Shapiro has dedicated herself to sharing her mother’s story and bringing attention to the importance of colon cancer screening and early detection, and, toward that end, she serves as a Board Member for the Colon Cancer Alliance (http://www.ccalliance.org/). Listen as Kitt speaks with Alex about living and traveling with her mother, about growing up as a multiracial person with a multiracial mom and about her maintaining her mother's legacy through her lifestyle brand, Simply Eartha, and through her work withe Colon Cancer Alliance. For more on host, Alex Barnett, please check out his website: www.alexbarnettcomic.com or visit him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/alexbarnettcomic) or on Twitter at @barnettcomic To subscribe to the Multiracial Family Man, please click here: MULTIRACIAL FAMILY MAN PODCAST   Intro and Outro Music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons - By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Om Eartha Kitt, kattkvinnan som gick i exil. Med gaytenor Rickard Söderberg, tonsättarna Renée Baker och Yvette Jackson. Del 3 av 5. Birgitta Tollans nya programserie "När vinden vänder" handlar om människor som lyckades förverkliga sig och sina musikaliska drömmar ”mot alla odds”. Medverkar gör operasångaren och opinionsbildaren Rickard Söderberg från Malmö, dirigenten och tonsättaren Renée Baker från Chicago och ljudkonstnären Yvette Jackson från San Diego. Citat direkt från Eartha Kitt, som skrev fyra självbiografier: Jag är inte kall, bara litet avdomnad ibland och det beror på min barndom. Jag har ingen ras, trosbekännelse eller färg. Jag tillhör alla! Ett av mina motton är att inte vara rädd för mig själv, mina tankar eller mina åsikter. Mitt liv kan summeras i sex ord: Rejected, ejected, dejected, used, accused, abused – Avvisad, utstött, nedslagen, begagnad, utpekad, skymfad. Eartha Kitt föds som Eartha Mae Keith 1927. Hennes efternamn är en förkortning av kitten, kattunge, och hennes signum är ett speciellt kurrande läte. Eartha Kitt växer upp under eländiga förhållanden på en bomullsplantage i en liten stad som hette North i South Carolina, i den amerikanska södern. Förmodligen är hon resultatet av en våldtäkt. Hennes mor Anna Mae är en mix av afroamerikansk och Cherokee-indiansk härkomst. Fadern är okänd för henne, förmodligen en vit farmare. Modern döper henne Eartha – av jord - eftersom bomullsskörden är bra det året hon föds. När hon är 71 år gammal vänder vinden för Eartha Kitt då hon får reda på sin exakta födelsedatum. Hon sätter igång en rättsprocess för att få namnet på sin biologiske far. Myndigheterna målar dock över faderns namn med svart färg på födelseattesten och förvägrar på så sätt Eartha Kitt att få kännedom om honom. Dottern Kitt Shapiro skriver senare: ”De skyddade den vite mannen. De hade aldrig gått igenom allt detta besvär för att skydda en svart man”. Kitt Shapiro skriver också: ”Att 1927 i amerikanska Södern vara en ljushudad person bland svarta, var lika fasansfullt som att vara svart bland vita. Eartha kallades ”den gula flickan” och ansågs, fastän hon bara var ett barn, för att tro att hon var förmer än andra. Eartha missbrukades, hon skymfades och blev kränkt och misshandlad både psykiskt och fysiskt.” När Eartha Kitt är 8 år vänder vinden för henne, kanske för första gången: modern gifter sig och styvfadern förbjuder Eartha att leva tillsammans med dem eftersom hon är bi racial, alltså av s k blandras. Hon blir omhändertagen av en moster Rosa, vars släktingar dock fortsätter skymfningarna och tvingar barnet Eartha att arbeta på bomullsfälten. Kort därefter avlider Earthas mamma - modern blir dödligt förgiftad. - Åh, jag måste vara försiktig här, förklarar afroamerikanska dirigenten och tonsättaren Reneé Baker från Chicago i programmet. Det där med identiteter och att vara sprungen ur två s k raser är fortfarande ett känsligt ämne i USA. Om Eartha Kitt hade varit ljusare, och kunnat passerat som vit, så hade hon kanske haft ett annorlunda liv. Men Eartha var inte vit nog och hade negroida drag. Jag är säker på att Eartha Kitt bar på en osäkerhet eftersom hon inte blev fullt accepterad i något läger, anser Renée Baker. -I USA bestämmer lagen att du skall kategoriseras som svart om du har en enda droppe svart blod i dig. Sanningen är ju att ingen av oss är oblandad. Vad är en ren svart person, vad är en total afroamerikansk människa? De flesta kände inte till att Eartha Kitt var av s k blandras, eftersom svarta människor finns i många olika schatteringar, förklarar Renée Baker Ljudkonstnären från San Diego, Yvette Jackson, ser intervjuer med Eartha Kitt på YouTube och blir nyfiken på henne. - Eartha Kitt är originell och gåtfull, säger hon. Hennes unika sätt att kommunicera med rösten, där rytmiken går sin egen väg, hindrar inte att hon framstår som en operadiva. - Jag ser in i hennes fantastiska ögon och hör henne säga väl avvägda ord. Och tänker: vad är det som pågår inom henne? Vilka erfarenheter har lett henne hit? Vad är upphovet till hennes mystik? frågar sig Yvette Jackson, som fascineras av starka, svarta kvinnor som inte är konforma, utan sig själva. Eartha Kitts frimodighet attraherar henne och påminner henne om artisten Grace Jones. Under större delen av 1950- och 60-talen varvar Eartha Kitt jazz- och nattklubbsuppträdanden med filmroller och tv-underhållning. Hon spelar till exempel Cat Woman i Läderlappen, uppträder i ett hundratal länder och sjunger på ett tiotal språk, bl a svenska. I Sverige medverkar Eartha Kitt 1962 i tv-programmet Kaskad, producerad av Åke Falck. Det belönas med Guldrosen i Montreux, som bästa underhållningsprogram. 1968 blir Eartha Kitt svartlistad i USA efter en alltför frispråkig kritik mot Vietnamkriget. Hon går i exil och lever under tio år i Paris och i London. Vinden vänder igen och i Europa växer hon som artist och i sin integritet. Hemma i USA är det de homosexuella och transsexuella männen som håller Eartha Kitts repertoar vid liv. De köper hennes skivor och mimar till dem på scenerna. Själv förespråkar Eartha Kitt mycket tidigt samkönade äktenskap och hon ger stödkonserter för organisationer som arbetar med HIV/AIDS-frågor. Hon blir även Unicefs taleskvinna för utnyttjade barn. En svensk opinionsbildare i HBTQ-frågor är operasångaren Rickard Söderberg. För honom är Eartha Kitt en stor inspirationskälla. - För henne var det självklart att fylla sitt artister med mening och budskap. Musiken var en plattform för att förändra världen. Eartha Kitt är fullständigt respektlös vad gäller rytm och ton. Hon använder hela röstens register, lågt som högt, och rör sig obehindrat mellan de olika rösterna. Hennes röst ryter och smeker. Ett helt gränslöst musicerande, säger Rickard Söderberg, vars favoritlåtar är C'est si bon och C'est Magnifique. - Vi kan utan tvekan jämföra Eartha Kitt med operasångerskan Maria Callas. De två förändrade sina egna genrer med viljan att gestalta på eget sätt. Många gånger tycker jag Eartha Kitt rent vokalt låter vackrare än Callas gjorde på den gamla tiden. Det får vi bara acceptera. Det är ingen värdering i det. Det är bara så som det är, anser Rickard Söderberg. Många av Eartha Kitts singlar från 50- och 60-talet är djupt sexistiska då hon är tvungen ställa upp på bilder att ligga på golvet på en djurhud med en påk i handen. Typisk rubrik är Sexy brunettes in hi fi. - Bilderna är vidriga, säger Rickard Söderberg. Eartha Kitt blev exotiserad, som om hon vore ett freak. På den här tiden gjorde man det grövre än idag. Hon hade inte lika många val som andra artister på den tiden. Vi upplever dock inte Eartha Kitt som offer. Även om hon stoppas in i en speciell roll i en väldigt könsmaktsordnad miljö, så står hon stark på ett besynnerligt och fantastiskt sätt, anser Rickard Söderberg. 1974 vänder vinden igen för Eartha Kitt. Det blir en triumfartade hemkomst från Paris till Broadway i New York. Hon kallas nu Amerikas Älskarinna och säger själv: A man has always wanted to lay me down but he never wanted to pick me up – Män vill alltid lägga ner mig men aldrig lyfta upp mig. Eartha Kitt vinner flera Emmy- och Tony-priser. Hon gör succé med diskolåten Where is My Man som ger henne en guldskiva. Hennes första. Och hösten 2006 är hon med i off-Broadway-musikalen Mimi le Duck. I recensionen i New York Times står att läsa: “I föreställningen finns det endast en karaktär som är värd att nämnas: en biroll som lysande spelas av Eartha Kitt, två månader innan hon skall fylla 80 år!” Eartha Kitt diagnostiseras med tjocktarmscancer. Den sista tiden arbetar hon aktivt tillsammans med  dottern Kitt Shapiro för att sprida kunskap om sjukdomen. De trycker upp blå band med texten Colon Cancer Awareness – Se upp för tjocktarmscancer. Eartha Kitt är en aktivist in i det sista! Eartha Kitt dör juldagen 2008, 81 år gammal. Radiostationer över hela världen spelar då hennes anti-julsång Santa Baby. Manus, regi och produktion: Birgitta Tollan.

How do you build a brand of products by telling the story first? Listen to our Interview with Kitt Shapiro, Founder of Simply Eartha to find out! Kitt Shapiro is the daughter of the famous Hollywood actress and singer, Eartha Kitt. You may best know Eartha from her role as Cat Woman in the Batman TV series, the original singer of the song Santa Baby, which was specifically written for her, and the voice of Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove, amongst MANY other accomplishments. She was an amazing, down-to-earth woman who truly loved the power of words. Kitt began her company, which takes her mother's "Kitt-isms" and places them beautifully on accessories like bracelets, candles and pillows. Kitt has done a brilliant job of building her business by telling the STORY of her mother and what the sayings mean so that clients can truly connect with her products. In this inspiring interview, Kitt tells a gorgeous story about her mother and the story of her growing business. Listen at http://www.BizWomenRock.com/46