“My recipe for life is not being afraid of myself, afraid of what I think or of my opinions.”—Eartha Kitt
For
#WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate Eartha Kitt, an international star, dancer, singer, actress, performer, cabaret artist, and published author.
ALT A black-and-white square photograph. Eartha Kitt is center of frame with a fluffy dark colored puppy on her left shoulder. The dog looks directly into the camera with big puppy eyes. Eartha holds up both hands up to cradle the dog on her chest. She wears a light colored elbow length shirt. She is looking down and to the left towards the dog; her eyeliner and lipstick-lined mouth, slightly parted to show teeth, are visible. Her hair is worn short and styled neatly with volume.
ALT A black-and-white photograph of Eartha Kitt sitting on a diving board above a pool.She holds a copy of the book “Pagan Spain” by Richard Wright. On the board below her is a keychain with a single key. She wears a solid colored long sleeve shirt and short swim bottoms with her legs and feet showing.