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Can u please do one on Fredi Washington. Who did the Imitaton of Life, the first one. I love how you tell the stories. My mother introduced to movies of 30, 40. when I was 10. I am 65 now and still watch these movies.
The term Black American's is a better suit the term AA can be used by.....anybody coming out of africa. we are our own ethnic group....great content and good video new subscriber here!
@@lindamccoy9543 Even if you use AA day still seem to jump on it, l u Melanin, at times, but that get a lil flip as well but it's a lil diff. I know black came out the civil rights era when no one wanted to claim it but dah disporia but not sure who first draw it up...tapped dance their...the prob may not be as big as the situation but l think cousins can be honest bout their neopolictical demographic situation...AAz did resist and died and perish and some r in j ailed right now, day c a n show some respect
I worked with this beautiful lady in her later years at Harlem Hospital until I went on to further my education. She was still beautiful then. She told me about her movie career and beginnings at the Cotton Club. I always wondered what happened to her. Thank you for this video. She deserves the tribute.
I'm 51. Black. Went to an HBCU. Am an avid reader of AfAm Studies. A self-described cinephile. How in the HELL have I never heard of this woman?!?!?!?!?! It's a crime.
@@Rue100 Sad part about is I don't see us progressing better anytime soon. There is a cultural rot that's plaguing our race and it's got us in a gridlock or a stupor right now.
This sister was VICTORIOUS because she was UNCOMPROMISING and was intuitive enough to know that taking the wrong roles would shame her people and ruin impressionable black girls through Hollywood's agenda. She would be ashamed of the artist today doing ANYTHING for money. Her legacy is extremely respected. Rest in paradise sister.
Thank you for remembering Francine Everett but why "sad"? She was wonderful and a cultural gem! She made her mark and lived her life on her terms. She lived to a ripe old age, as she honored her mother. Celebrate her in positivity, as she would have wanted.
I agree 100%.!! I do not see any sadness to her story! She was a bright and beautiful star! She stuck to her standards and expressed her talents. She loved again after losing her first husband, then gave attention and care to her mother. She built relationships at the hospital and got a job offer. Then was blessed to have others care for her at a nursing home to the time of her death. She ought to be celebrated. No suggestion of sadness is relevant or necessary. What a beautiful, talented woman!
She chose to live her life on her own terms and did not care to put up with messy Hollyweird. She loved her people and her people loved her back and she dedicated her Art to them. She then surrounded herself with and served the community that she loved the most. She discovered early that Hollywood was not a standard that anyone needed to live up to. Sounds like a life well lived to me.
Many of the Black entertainers from that era died without anyone knowing of them. It makes me sad, but their stories are finally being discovered. Thank you for doing a film on her. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖💖💖
People knew of them at the time it’s just that the new generation of people didn’t know them , you have to keep in mind that time passes and new people come along in the entertainment business . There are many beautiful people that never even got filmed keep things in perspective .
If she had married and had children which would result in grandchildren etc, she would have been known by those who loved her. Sacrificing family for a career results in loneliness and emptiness. She made her choice. It had NOTHING to do with the segregation of that time. God bless.
@@ulrichhille5241 Hello, IMO more Blacks have been Duped by the entertainment industry as the powers to be planned it that way. Performing is okay but Building and leading takes precedence... 🙄
i agree..am a mother of 5 adults but always get sad when others feel that's what make someone ' whole'.. lol, the world will not depopulate because obviously everyone have their OWN journeys ..woman and/or feminine energies carry a nurturing /caring / "motherly" spirit anyway , so it may come in other forms of continuing ones legacy ..causes ,foundations, and this nice mini doc for example 😊
Big facts ppl fail to realize that we have our own mind we do what we want . Marriage is a choice being a mother is a choice unless rapped and you choose to keep the bby.
She wasn't just the most beautiful woman in harlem. The reason why she never made in big despite clearly being talented is because she never sold herself out and stuck to her principles. Which is to be more respected than anything. Too many times even today our artist sellout for the fame and money and end up degrading themselves and our race. Respect to this gorgeous Daughter of Zion and to you for bringing her to light!
Please note Serving at Harlem Hospital is like being a service officer giving your presence to the community in uncountable ways and measures. Her work in Harlem must be highlighted as an achievement and a contribution! Plus, Harlem was her home. It was customary to have many great legends retire, live, work and socialize in Harlem. I know this firsthand! I have lived my life for and in Harlem!
My favorite thing about women of these eras is that they were fed up, forward, and fierce...all with charm and smile! I'm fed up but with a deep frown 😆
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First of all thank you for bringing Ms. Everett's story to light. Second, I don't see her life as so sad b/c she didn't make it to or in Hollywood. She did what she wanted to do in her sphere, even working those clerical jobs later in life. And because of you, we know of her now and her accomplishments. Who knows, Hollywood may have corrupted her and then you would be telling us maybe about how she died of a drug overdose, or something else tragic I was impressed with all she and her comrades accomplished during much opposition to people of color. She lived longer than most and was able to afford to be in a nursing home, not having family to care for her. Again, thanks for sharing this uplifting story!
She is so beautiful and I love how she had pride and refused to be dumbed down for Hollywood like the rest of Hollywood's tokens of today. She lived a peaceful life she was still famous not infamous 💜🙏🏽
I found this story so good! I’m glad she escaped the darkness of Hollywood and lived until 84 presumabLy a life that was not filled with drugs. So no, I’m not sad that we did not know much about her personal life. More stars could benefit from this
Absolutely lived what sounds like a wonderful life. Just because everyone hasn't heard of her has nothing to do with whether she was a successful person. What does that matter. We are so sick that we believe if they weren't a celebrity "Media Made" That the life wasn't worth as much. I keep hoping that we Will overcome that attitude. If you watch America's got TALENT you realize that talent is all over the place. It is not as special as we pretend. Any of those folk could have been made stars if they were in the right place at the right time There is very little unique talent
@SADIE STEWART You seem to have missed the point being made. What is sad is that the era in which she lived there was simply a lack of opportunities to more fully express her talent - whether her talent was special or not - without compromising herself.
The African American celebrities of the Harlem Renaissance would be shocked at the way our current AA celebrities move now. There is definitely a lack of pride now and I’m not sure where the transition happened and how the bar got lower
@@KarineAlourdeI am an absolute HUGE fan of the class and poise of this era in general. So, I found on another video that in that time frame, "finishing, charm, and acting schools" were popular for women and men who wanted to go into entertainment and fashion. Many entered as teenagers and learned how to stand, talk, walk, enter a room, and adorn themselves to accentuate their best features. Madame Ophelia Devore-Mitchell, a former model, was the owner of one of these schools. Diahann Carrol and Cicely Tyson were some of her first students.
I was thinking the same thing, I've been binge watching so many of these race movies for the past one month. And the talents the artistry, and the musical genius of jazz is incredible. I've been looking at a lot of Oscar Micheaux movies. He has a lot of Little jazz numbers in his movies. Made me extremely curious about all the other jazz movies, I watched cab calloway's jitterbug party short film over and over and over and over again. Seeing so many people that I recognize from other things. Lena horn is in it. Ethel Moses is in it. I started watching other movies.. Moon over harlem. Paradise in harlem. Murder in harlem. 1947 boy with a girl with Sheila guyse, looking ah so beautiful. I wish I can go back into those days and just listen to the music. I wouldn't care about Jim crow. Because I'll be insulated with inside my community. As much as I disagree with Akon on how he expressed himself.. There is some truth to it. We've lost our touch, we've lost our magic.. We (Afeo-Americans) created American music. From ragtime music, jazz, blues, rock and roll, gospel, disco, hip hop to house music. And after 100 years of creating all of these great musical genres. We've become talentless... I go on youtube, and I see white people doing Lindy Hop competitions. All over the world. And they are pretty good at it. I almost never see black people doing both dances. It's very sad, because in the 1947 movie boy what a girl. It's a great lady hop scene and I love watching over and over again. And the same thing with hellzapoppin.. But now, I look at our talent today.. our music. I just shake my hair
It seems that back in those days, women and men dressed so well, you couldn't tell if they were rich or poor. I'm 65 and the old pic my parents had are priceless.
You nailed it. As my parents told me…well off blacks were not treated much better than poor ones..but they were treated better. So if you dressed well, it was assumed you had $$$.
Interesting video. Never heard of her before. But please consider the time. A clerical position at a hospital was outstanding for a black woman in that era. My grandmother was very close in age. She and her sisters were maids in North Carolina AND New York. That's just how it was. But they made it better for their children. My mom was the first black hired at her company. She was clerical ( corporate) for over thirty years. This woman caught a break in the movie industry. She remained in Harlem and networked among her people. Very wise in my opinion. She refused to settle for less than what she felt her worth was.
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It really wasn't that sad of an ending, she was able to get up every morning and work at a hospital that served so many in Harlem, which I'm sure gave her purpose and I'm sure she had friends and acquaintancesis to fill her life.
@@ALuxeLife RIGHT! Sisters Sarah & Bessie Delaney were beautiful & successful Black women who lived to be 104 & 109 yrs old. Originally from North Carolina, they moved to Harlem as young women. Sarah was the 1st Black woman to teach high school domestic science in the NYC public schools. Bessie was the 2nd Black woman licensed to practice dentistry in NY state. When asked the secret to living long, they said it was because they didn't have husbands to worry them to death. 😁
@@misst3016 One of the sisters did married but didn't have any children. It is better to marry and have your very own offspring to carry on your legacy.
There is nothing sad about this Beautiful woman's story! She lived her life with dignity and did not compromise herself for Hollywood! Compared to the life story of Judy Garland who got addicted to Alcohol and drugs, Mental breakdowns, Failed relationships and being molested and dying at the early age of 47! This woman Francine Everett lived a full and wonderful life to the age of 84! And i am pretty sure she has no regrets of being involved in racist weird ass Hollywood!
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Wow! This reminds me so much of my grandmother. My grandmother raised me. She was born in 1929. This is her era. This is the embodiment beauty, class, confidence and just a little dash of naughty. Balance! A lost art. 👑 ❤️🔥 🖤 ❤️🔥
Believe me she wasn't by herself, she lived life helping others..We tend to put value on what career a person has not on how they helped others...Some don't need a light shine on them, because they are truly a STAR.
@@KarineAlourde Can you add Amanda Blake (Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke) to your list? She's another fascinating woman and actress who died way too soon. If I'm not mistaken, she's the first known celebrity to have died from AIDS; though at the time of her death doctors lied to protect her reputation. Considering one of her husbands- a closeted gay man- likely gave it to her, it's sad to think she'd have to bare shame for the diagnosis and her story couldn't be told in full. She was also, at that time, one of the only people on earth to successfully breed cheetahs in captivity and helped contribute to their conservation efforts worldwide by sharing her knowledge with zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Amanda was a cool a-- woman.
Same sentiments. Thanks Karine for this, at least she lived a long life. Which shows she was ok with not being apart of that hollywood mess and getting eliminated way too young, and she was still able to leave treasures to be found and admired. A golden sophisticated lady, beautiful black queen
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I learned about the Amazing Francine Everett recently when I saw some old movies she was in. I could not believe that I had never heard of this incredible woman before with this beauty and talent.
She didn't sell out 👏🏾... I'm just so glad she and many other unknown black excellence are getting their 🌹💐 thru Karine. Thanks sis for your hard work! Btw, I love how you ended the vid with Francine dancing to the rhythm of your bros music 😊
The 30's and 40's is my favorite film era! My favorite film of all time is Devil in a Blue Dress. Thank you for turning us on to this actress and this movie. (dirty gertie)
All of the botched, cosmetic surgery, shallow-talent celebs of today (Kartrashians, Cardi B., Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, Karlie Redd, etc.) and will NEVER come close to the natural beauty, pure talent & class of this beautiful woman, from that era! The multitudes of insecure women of today, waste multi-millions of dollars on cosmetic surgeries & still cannot reproduce such rare, genuine beauty, as this Black Queen, Francine Everette. 👑💎💐🔥
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@@erichughes8723That beauty is not timeless. Name on outstanding hig yellow woman that is admired today For beauty or brains. Certainly not in Hollywood Look at your local newscasters Most do not look like this woman. Kamala Harris even though she is too old to be a standard now I do not know what standard you are referring to. Unless this look is your preference
@@sadiestewart7610 Sade, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Vanessa Williams Sallie Richardson, Soledad O'Brian, Florence Griffin, Pam Grier, Lena Horne, the lady that hidden figures is about is light skinned and brilliant, her name is Katherine ❤ No one has control over how they look when they are born and just as there's nothing wrong with being dark skinned there's nothing wrong with being lighter skinned either..... The crimes of colorism are committed by both sides of the spectrum and they are both equally toxic and evil.
Beautiful woman that can sing , dance and act really well. She’s not just the prettiest woman in Harlem, but one of the prettiest woman of her era period ❤
It's triumphant that you are allowing to help her have her flowers. It's important amd what you do amd how you help represent is a talent. We thank you.
Paula Patton portrayed her as Angel in Idlewild, but they didn't tell the whole true story, she wasn't shot like Angel was in the movie, somebody else took that bullet. May she rest in peace, and many other who should've got their flowers, and star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
First off... Thank you for honoring this unsung LEGEND, Ms. Francine Everett! Yes, its sad how she never advanced further in her perspective career as a Hollywood actress.... HOWEVER, it's WONDERFUL how through her efforts, she pushed the needle even further for other black actresses that came behind her. I honestly don't look at her life as being sad... I'm GRATEFUL for the sacrifices she made for the CULTURE. It is because of her crawling... MANY RAN and continue to this day to stand on her shoulders. WE THANK YOU MS. FRANCINE EVERETT and from this day forward we will continue to speak your name!!!!!
It’s crazy that these films aren’t available to stream. It’s almost like suppression. I’m glad these films were released during this period because representation is important in all areas! Thanks for the video!!!
Many years back I watched every black produced and directed movie I could get my hands on from the 20s, 30s and 40s...I never forget Francine Everett for her staring role in Dirty Gertie from Harlem USA (in fact, whenever I hear the term Dirty Gertie, I think of her)....she was "something" as my Dad used to say.
I’m from Harlem and never heard of her! thanks for sharing!! She was beautiful. And people from Harlem are still very proud 😂😂 you can’t tell us nothing!! I don’t think her story is sad. She chose to remain in Harlem for a reason. She didn’t want to go to Hollywood. Not everyone needs to be rich & famous. That life comes with so much.
Wow!! What an absolute stunning beauty!! A tremendous all around talent! Singer, dancer, and actress. A certified triple threat! Salute to the MAGNIFICENT Francine Everett!!!
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Her Spirit showed up to me via your video! Thank you for being you cause this was for me on a spiritual level for my next level growth! I will honor her name! What such an inspiration!🤩
You're Style of narration is so beautiful. Your tribute to the artist is very complimentary and showcases their talent and contributions, while also uncovering their obstacles of the time. It's a warm, interesting history lesson. Thanks for shining this light on these poignant past stars.
I dont see anything to be sad about. Just because she wasn’t recognized by Hollywood is not a sad ending. She didnt sell her soul. She lived a life of integrity. She married twice so she had that experience as well, then lived a long healthy life. That’s commendable
It is sad because they couldn’t look past her skin color and see her talent. That’s the same thing black women face to this day. You can’t look past our skin color you wanna stereotype us into certain roles when we are much more than a stereotype you trying to box us in a box and say this is who we are and that is not who we are even to the state and the black woman is basically the little sidekick but when you look close, still playing sidekick Mami rolls or make sure she plays down her beauty, not upstage white actress
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Great video! I don’t see her life as sad or little. She lived her life on her terms and chose not to lower her standards to take roles she viewed as beneath her. I say a life well lived.
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Thank you, for this beautiful story! She was a woman a head of her time. She has left her mark, a beautiful shining star. There was nothing sad about her life. She makes me proud! We are awesome, black women that is. Hollywood was not good enough for her.
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THANK YOU KARINE ALOURDE, FOR SHOWING THIS VERY TALENTED BEAUTIFUL BLACK ACTRESS FRANCINE EVERETT SHE WAS AN AMAZING PERSON WHO SHOWED GRACE DURING HER ERA, AND MAY SHE FOREVER SHINE AMONG THE GREAT BLACK ACTRESSES!!😊
hey friend! i think the story you are telling about her doesn’t Sound sad/tragic at all! it sounds like she made an excellent choice to avoid Hollywood and avoid the sacrifices she would have to make for white acceptance. It sounds like she made some really dope choices for happiness i.e. being with your family, maintaining her dignity and honoring black folks through her art! thanks for the story!!
Thank you for covering this late actress and other black actresses who were beautiful, graceful, and feminine. I promise Hollywood strives to show black women as anything but that.
She didn't fail she sang from her heart and her heart was full. It be her own heart that was a star she always be a star in song in heart. For who she was.
She is picture perfect. Gorgeous, graceful and talented. There are so many untold stories of beautiful and handsome people of color that have never been told and will never be known. They didn't fit the Hollywood narrative being pushed about the people they represented. They were much too good looking, well spoken and intelligent to find a place in the national film world. Thank you for sharing this.
sounds like she thrived in relationships with people (nonsexual) and lived in community until the end--i'm not sure that is sad. def agree she deserves accolades. she's magnetic! cant wait to learn more about this amazing humxn. thanks so much for the breakdown and intro!💜
I was first introduced to her on a clip that the video started with on Instagram. I just love old films and it's so hard to find black centered movies let alone prominent black actresses. I'm so glad you're doing the video on her.
Thank you for sharing this story about another great African-American woman. We mustn't forget our history. Now, I want to learn more about race films!
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Lovely profile. I learned of the trailblazers from my Dad. Keep showcasing our "unsung" trailblazers and be sure to check out the "race films" of Oscar Micheux.
