Here is a playlist of some of the starlets I have already done that were in race films and blaxploitation films as well as glamour starlets from the golden age of hollywood! Enjoy and support! kzread.info/head/PLjQibLG11RaGyAVqWeFaGk-RqloDs2bBd

@jolenesimon6123

Жыл бұрын

Do Gladys Knight and Jodie Foster

@danavixen6274

Жыл бұрын

Aja Naomi King is a lovely actress who looks somewhat like Miss Sykes. 😊

@KarineAlourde

Жыл бұрын

@@danavixen6274 oh wow they do look a lot alike. I loved her on how to get away with murder 😍

@danavixen6274

Жыл бұрын

@@KarineAlourde Thanks for agreeing! I thought Aja was also great in The Upside. 😁

@sampa2nyc

Жыл бұрын

Have you covered Jayne Kennedy?

She was gorgeous

@lexip396able

Жыл бұрын

INSANELY 😍

@sarahmelissaxoxo

Жыл бұрын

Her face is perfection 😍

@truewilliams7118

Жыл бұрын

Very

@DaReeGambles

Жыл бұрын

She still is at 73

@dynomitenash8970

Жыл бұрын

She sure was!

Glad she's STILL alive! Brenda Sykes NAILED her performance in the brutally truthful Mandingo. She is a beautiful unsung talent. ❤

@xararogers3186

9 ай бұрын

I would love to see a recent photo of her. She was married to Gil Scott Heron

@ifoundhisjams4075

2 ай бұрын

@@xararogers3186same there are literally no photos of her right now

Believe it or not, I actually saw Brenda a few months ago. True story - When I was in my 20s, I rented an apartment from her brother. One day, I asked him if he was related to Brenda because he had the same last name, and to my surprise, he said yes, she's my little sister! Well, long story short, he got me her autograph, and I see her from time to time whenever I'm in her neighborhood. She's STILL STUNNING at 74!!!!!

@JohnSmith-qj6bj

Жыл бұрын

Oh god,what a blessing. I would love to see her now.

@walkinthewoods981

Жыл бұрын

First time I saw her on Ozzie's Girls, I thought she was the most beautiful person I'd ever seen

@sylvestershepard331

Жыл бұрын

Too bad this video couldn't include a current or updated picture of her!

@EtherealFairy444

11 ай бұрын

I’m so jealous!!! I wanna meet her 🥺🥺🥺🥰 I’m glad you got to meet her brother and get a autograph.

@afrilifewealth8743

11 ай бұрын

@@sylvestershepard331There don't seem to be none. Been trying to hunt for some on Google no such fortune😔

When I was a child in the 70's, I wanted to look like Brenda Skyes. She is the epitome of beauty. God bless Ms. Skyes.

@yoshluv7

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!!!

She is such a Barbie doll 😍😍😍. I remember seeing her on Good times as JJ’s girlfriend ❤️❤️

Agree! I hate that we can’t find on people of color. I’m Native American and there are so many Natives who made impacts that I am barely learning about, while white actors/actresses get endless attention who don’t deserve it half as much. Thank you so much for sharing her story! I learned a lot and love it!❤❤❤

@Cocoiland

Жыл бұрын

This!!!

@habeyahyahsuah9893

Жыл бұрын

WE'LL WE LIVE IN A WHITED OUT EXISTENCE. WHERE THE INDIGENOUS THE REAL PEOPLE WHERE PUSHED IN THE BACKGROUND AND THE IMITATIONS CAME FORFRONT.

@shagw4286

Жыл бұрын

I don't wait on the media to inform me. We know they are in it for big stories and dollars. I think of someone, I Google them, period.

@sandrasneed4673

Жыл бұрын

She was one of my 1st role models. When I was a girl in the 70s, there were very few black actresses to look up to until I saw Brenda Sykes in the movies. ❤😊 She was beautiful with gorgeous, smooth, dark brown skin and talented. Thanks for doing this video.

@majayyyyy7882

Жыл бұрын

You should give Karine some Native American women suggestions

She was gorgeous, talented and a phenomenal actress.

Thank you for highlighting this woman. The movie Mandingo literally changed my life and re emphasized why excellence was so important for all of us survivors of the diaspora to ascend for the ancestors who sacrificed sooo much. Tamara Dobson, Lynette Mc Kee,Vanetta McGee and so many others played a significant role in shifting the paradigm. Shout out to Oscar Michaud and seminal role in this genre decades before. 🙏🏽

@ChassityNOubre_88

25 күн бұрын

I been trying to find that movie, but I cannot find it anywhere. It seems to have an extremely heavy impact to this day.

The NAACP should honor all these unsung women of men of color. Not just Lena and Sidney. It's so many AA character actors and actresses that should have a special honor. Like how Oprah did the Legends ball.

I would love to see you do an documentary on Judy Pace. I'm happy to know that Brenda Sikes is happy and still around. In the 70's she was a wonderful, beautiful melenated actress on screen.

@meandmy2cents309

Жыл бұрын

Another Jet beauty! Judy Pace!

Brenda Skyes is so beautiful, and she was a great actress. She wasn't under anyone's desk that's why she didn't get a lot of exposure!

@noybmyob9663

Жыл бұрын

Right on! Brenda Sykes was not and still is not a sell out! Stayed true to her people and to herself.

Oh I'm so glad you researched her. She's underrated. I saw her in The Sheriff, Black Gunn with Jim Brown. She had a child with Gil Scott-Heron. I'm a huge fan of the 70s black films. Gloria Hendry, Paula Kelly, Vonetta McGhee, Tamara Dobson, Lonetta McGhee, and Jayne Kennedy. Man there's so many....For the record, Tarrantino purchased several 70s films. And he's put some of the actors in them.

I so remember her. As a young Black girl growing up in the 1970's, I always thought that she was so beautiful. She gives me Lupita Nyoung'o vibes in looks and talent.

I love me some Brenda Skyes! Found out about her during high school when I was heavily invested in Gil Scott-Heron's music and poetry and I have had a crush on her ever since. I have always admired her grace and passion towards her community, eager to elevate but never to diminish. Always pleased when she participates on screen. Wishing her peace wherever she resides.

Brenda Sykes was a beauty and accomplished actress. Thank you so much for doing this deep dive on her career and contributions.

@tyronnerouege537

Жыл бұрын

I actually had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Sykes at a well known establish dry cleaner in Hollywood. She would drop of her dry cleaning. I was surprised when we exchanged numbers but, it didn't go anywhere. I was grateful just to have met her. If anyone reading this knows her, tell her Alonzo said, hello!

@roselynholloway7863

Жыл бұрын

@@tyronnerouege537how was it

Brenda was so beautiful we went to Dorsey High school together, she never changed, Brenda was always such a down to earth real person

@crystallott5735

Жыл бұрын

Wow that's so awesome!!❤

@arisadarkone

3 ай бұрын

I went to junior high with her and she was the nicest, sweetest person then too...

@sandymoon4159

3 ай бұрын

@@arisadarkone Audubon

@arisadarkone

3 ай бұрын

@@sandymoon4159 Yes

Thank you for covering my Mom. Very sweet of you. Cheers! 🙂

@Tree-thingz

Жыл бұрын

Legacy is in your dna. TMH bless you 🙏🏾

@giascott-heron

Жыл бұрын

@@Tree-thingz Thank you and May you be blessed as well. Amen 🙏🏾

@marliseisrael3017

6 ай бұрын

We love both your Mom and Dad.

@yourlocalchristiankid

4 ай бұрын

wait Brenda is your mom?!?!? WOW. God bless her

she had such a beautiful face & skin! never heard of her so thank you for introducing us to so many legends.

Thanks for highlighting Brenda Sykes she was one of my favorites back in the day, and I am glad I was around when Black exploration films were popular...it gave Black people a chance to see someone that looked like them on the big screen. That's how we spent our Saturdays and Sundays at the movies I love all of them!!!

@KitsuneTanaka

Жыл бұрын

5:03 5:05

I remember Brenda Sykes. Great, Beautiful actress❤

Agreed; she's stunning. Thanks for bringing Brenda Sykes back to the forefront, because I really did forget about her.

I'm so grateful 🙏 for your contributions to our African American movie history! I was there for this Era, and was wishing I could revisit these movies and then came KARINE ALOURDE! You are our "angel" sent to keep this history alive! You are doing the darn thing! Like Martin Lawrence said in Thin Line, "That's sho nuff a right on‼️

Gorgeous and a very talented woman. She was definitely an it girl back then. Giving her over due flowers 💐 💐

I've always loved her. She's so pretty and I've seen her 70's movies. It is a shame the way many of us get no credit or recognition.

@Indigostarfly

11 ай бұрын

But they still keep going on about Marilyn Monroe.

Thanks Karine for bringing these talented, beautiful, black queens their due! Keep up the great work!

2023, Brenda was always laid-back, quiet and low-key she was normal.

As a teen Brenda made me really believe that I could become an Actress. She was such an inspiration to me as a darker Sista. Yes, I became an Actress, even starred Off Bwdy back home in NYC, in 2001.

@roselynholloway7863

Жыл бұрын

How was it

She was a beautiful woman her skin was everything 🤎🤎

@natalyahaynes4629

Жыл бұрын

@KarineAlourde.... what’s that

Ms. Karine, I must say you are doing a PHENOMENAL job of research, and giving these amazing Bronze Queens the exposure and applause they have been denied!! It is all nothing short of deserving an award-BRAVO- I have one request, that you please do a video on 'Salli Richardson', she is definitely among the top beauties-Thanks!

I remember her as JJ's girlfriend on the episode where they were trying to figure out who burned the sofa (it was Penny). Side bar: I love how the 70s had a lot of beautiful brown starlets. I guess this is largely due to blaxploitation movies.

One of my favorite movies is Trouble Man (1972) starring Robert Hooks. There are several lovely ladies in this movie who may be of interest to you. Paula Kelly, Virginia Capers, Tracy Reed, Charlene Jones, and Jeannie (Jean) Bell are actresses who have been unfortunately forgotten. 😢

Her and Angela Bassett could be relatives! Both very gorgeous! 🥰

@ladyt9000

Жыл бұрын

I just said that as well

I remember on Good Times when she told JJ, "Honey, on a scale from one to ten, you a minus two!" Classic! Loved her!! 😂🥰🥰

@nenepearl5883

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@traceylennon1204

Жыл бұрын

I remember that one..Janet(Penny) was trying to imitate her smoking a cigarette! 😂

@turquoisepurple7sky151

Жыл бұрын

Just watched this episode on Catchy TV of her telling JJ that😂

@1sotrue

Жыл бұрын

Wow didn’t know that was her….

She’s gorgeous! I also wish things were different and these actresses gotten more acknowledgment from mainstream

Wow..I see traces of Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyogo, Kerri Washington & Erica Badu all molded into one amazingly beautiful lady..THANX for reminding us of her ..cute as a button 🥰😍🖤🖤🖤🔥💥💫⭐🌟

I just watched Drum this weekend. She had a small role in it, and I remember her in Let's Do It Again with Bill Cosby and Sidney Poitier. It really was an all star cast. She was absolutely stunning! Such a great talent!

@MissNoel82

Жыл бұрын

@lawrencedaniels9231 Yes, Mandingo was the same way!

Ms. Sykes was just beautiful, another underated black explotation movie star would be Judy Pace.. Thank for the bio....

Queen Brenda Sykes...Beauty, Brains & Courage!!!!

I’d love to see you showcase all the wonderful actresses from that era. I hate the term “blaxploitation”. They are just movies. Trust those actors didn’t make nearly what the studios earned off those movies. Everything we do doesn’t have to a “free the slave” moment. We are so much more. Let’s showcase the gorgeous Tamara Dobson, Lonette McKee, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas and so many more. Those ladies were everything. Shout out Benda Sykes, Diane Carroll and the gorgeous Teresa Graves. As kid growing up then, they’ve always inspired me especially since we’re the same shade of brown.🥰

You should do a video on Cleopatra Jones aka Tamara Dobson 😍

@KarineAlourde

Жыл бұрын

You already know she’s on my list 😍

She was also Gil-Scott Heron's wife he was a legendary musician who song the song Home is Were the Hatred Is

Hazel Scott was a phenomenal pianist... She was able to play two pianos at the same time!!

@noybmyob9663

Жыл бұрын

What?! That is amazing!! Truly talented.

Thank you so much for this hidden Gem, because my mom's used to idolize her all the time being that the fact that my mom is from the 60's and 70's era!. I first seen her on the movie Cleopatra Jones

I Absolutely remember her and often wondered why she disappeared from movies she had a Quiet, Firm presence

67 here! She is a BLACK BEAUTIFUL QUEEN! One of many you could take your eyes off her, so elegant with eyes that could melt your soul. I wish Essence magazine or Ebony magazine or some Black publication could do a spread of her and other black actresses, about over 50 style, self care and life journey. Karine! Thank you, so much again for not letting society forget how BEAUTIFUL BLACK OUEENS! be forgotten, because you are our NEW GENERATION OF BLACK QUEENS! GOD BLESS YOU.

@Kolorboyux1wb

Жыл бұрын

She’s on the cover of SEPIA MAGAZINE, if you can find one!

She was really gorgeous. Love to see a video on Nina Mar McKinney, the first black glamour star of Hollywood in 1929 Hallelujah. Hollywood never knew how to deal with her. She went to Europe and starred in a number of independent Race movies. She finally retired after doing a small but memorable role in 1949 Pinky. She is a forgotten Screen Goddess.

Thank you so much for honoring these fabulous women. I was such a fan of Brenda Sykes. Karine,you are so appreciated for what you are doing.

Brenda Skyes was a naturally beautiful!! black woman that didn't need any makeup. She was stunning beautiful!! without makeup. Thanks! Karine for posting this video of the beautiful!! Talented Brenda Skyes.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for doing the work to shed light on this beauty. I hate that I’ve never heard of her. 😢

I grew up in the 60s and 70s , Brenda Sykes was one of my favorite actresses. She was so beautiful , intelligent and an excellent actress. Thank you for highlighting her awesome talent and career. ❤😊

Yes as a little girl I knew of her. My family always told my teenage sister she is the spitting image of her. I was a fan of Brenda Skys

Ty for covering Brenda Sykes! Yes! I remember BrendaSykes! Also Consider Gloria Hendry and Judy Pace, Tamera Dobson Vonetta McGee, Diana Sands Barbara McNair for future content.

She was the first black actress that i remember in the70s! She was awesome…..I loved that she was a brown skinned beauty! They were role models for me…Brenda, Dianne Carroll, Pam Grier, Paula Kelley , etc….i knew them all…. I saw her in many movies…..and “Mandingo” was definitely a favorite ( i recently bought a copy !)….she was a frequent player in many 70s series…. Thank you for bringing this wonderful flower to light! She should def be remembered !

I remember her. She was a beautiful woman ❤

She’s beautiful and she was so graceful♥️

Hi, I am so glad that you highlighted this wonderful gorgeous actress. I have loved her ever since I saw her in the television show Executive Suite in 1976. I was age 11, and thought that she was one of the most gorgeous women I had ever seen. Along with, Pam Grier,Diana Ross, Lola Falana and other gorgeous and talented black actresses of that era. Thank you so much for your channel. I have been a subscriber since 2021. I love it! Keep up the excellent work!

BRENDA'S BEAUTY IS BREATHTAKING. GREAT VIDEO.

She’s BEAUTIFUL OMG❤

Wow! She’s Gorgeous! 😍

I read a book called Brown Sugar which covers a no. of black actresses. That is how I came to know her and others. I agree so much potential and so limited exposure. It takes a lot of self love to be ok when you know you can do more and the industry puts forth barriers.

I never new of Brenda Sykes until now. Thank you for shining a well-deserve light on these beautiful women of color and telling their stories, showing their pictures, with such class, even with limited information.

@lindajohnson5833

Жыл бұрын

Don’t you mean you never KNEW of Brenda Sykes. Not you never NEW of Brenda Sykes?

Thanks for your much needed commentary and the importance of Blaxploitation films!

I was born in 1961. I remember many of the roles Brenda Sykes starred in. After the new "Ozzie and Harriet Show," I don't remember seeing Brennda much at all. I watched a lot of these shows with my mom. She and Teresa Graves ("Get Christie Love") and Judy Pace ("Frogs") were the young beauty queens of the 1970s. I really miss them.

I liked her acting & wondered what happened to her. Thanks for doing this about her!! ❤

Brenda was a very popular young actress in black films during the early 70s. I wish you had listed her credits, which was significant at the time. She always played the character of the 'virgin', very thin and petite.

When I was growing up I loved seeing Brenda Sykes on the screen. She was great in "Cleopatra Jones." I loved Teresa Graves as well!!!!

I’m 55 I remember many of the unsung starlets you’ve shown us. Thank you Karine. Do you think you can do Teresa Dobson aka: Cleopatra Jones? Vonetta McGee and there are some others…

@proudcynophile1901

Жыл бұрын

Tamara Dobson

We were all deep in love with this lady 🌹

I had forgotten her glad you refreshed my memory she's so pretty and talented.

She is Beautiful and Talented. ❤❤❤

She gorgeous 🗣️

I remember from the 1970's, a chocolate beauty who defines beauty in a unique way. She should have received proper acknowledgement from the " Hollywood" establishment. However, she was ignored, and, basically forgotten from the system. It is great that the generations of today are learning about this fine "sister!

I remembered her from the Good Times episode. I was too young to see Mandingo when it was first released but recall seeing newspaper for it. I watched it on prime a few years ago for the first time (infuriating!). I love her doe eyes and beautiful smile. She should have been a much bigger star. I'd love to see you do a video on Miles Davis' 2nd wife Betty Davis who had a recording career in 70s. She was quite the trailblazer in many ways.

@elaineford39

Жыл бұрын

Brenda Sykes a beautiful presence on the movie and TV screen you could not take your eyes off as you were watching her. A graceful beautiful woman with a soft voice and striking manner. No wonder every man she played opposite of fell in love with her. She made all of us young black girls appreciate the romantic stories in our own lives. And yes,we had romance too! Thank you Miss Sykes.

Some of the beautiful and talented actresses of the time were Gloria Foster, Tamara Dobson, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nichols, Judy Pace, Jayne Kennedy. I remember Judy Pace as stunningly beautiful.

Naturally, exquisitely beautiful. Thank you for this work and education!💐

Never heard of her, thank you for sharing her story.

I remember Brenda Sykes and thought she was beautiful, regal and refined. A classy representation of black woman onscreen. I modeled myself after her. I often wondered what happened to her over the year. I am glad to know she is still around!

She is pretty 😍 💓

I remember Brenda Sykes on Good Times, playing a love interest to JJ.

One of my childhood friends looked like Brenda Sykes and I told her so. Same facial features, skin tone and body build. She have since pass away but they were both beautiful women.

Love Brenda Sykes.. we were mesmerized by her on the screen representing Black women back in the 70's... thank you for posting..

Thank you for this piece on Brenda Sykes. She was so beautiful classy, royal and rergal.🖤

Such a gorgeous woman. I hate that black women have such a small fraction of representation that we get to experience on television and movies. It seems to be just as bad today when it comes to darker skinned beauties.

She’s insanely gorgeous and beautiful my god! ✨💕🤧

Gorgeous ❤ actress. I definitely remember her ❤ God bless her always ❤

Beautiful black Queens! I remember a lot of the movies and shows because I saw many of them. Loved them!! ❤❤😁

THANK YOU SOOO.... VERY MUCH FOR SHOWCASING THESE BEAUTIFUL ICONS!!! I REMEMBER BRENDA SYKES!!!! SHE WAS EXTRAORDINARILY TALENTED!!!! YESSSS!!!!🖤💚❤️✊️✊️✊️✊️✊️

I've known of her from the 70's movie's, I loved her, I've always thought she was so pretty. Ty for ur upload. 👍🏽✌🏽🖤

A NATURAL BEAUTY

Chocolate Gorgeousness She Worked The Camera With Every Part Of Her Beauty Her Eyes Spoke Without Speaking… ✨

Always thought she was beautiful. ❤😊Karine, thank you for doing this video. 🙂💕

I Remember Her Mainly From Good Times n Maybe A Couple Movies From The 70's She Was Always Beautiful In All Her Performances Hope She's Gracefully Growing Older 🙏🏼❤️

I remember this Beautiful Sister Queen. Unforgettable, thanks Sis for your contribution to our profound history!! 1❤🙏🏽🙏🏽💎💎💎💎💐🌹

YASSSSS 🎉🎉🎉🎉. I’m so happy you did her. I absolutely love Brenda sm

❤️ it! Thanks so much for shining a light on these beautiful women.

Omg perfection 😍 I’ve never heard of her but she’s gorgeous with perfect eyebrows and hair

Totally gorgeous!!!!

Such a stunning beauty. 💕💖

I remember her from Mandingo and from Good Times. I remember her Being on the front of the Jet Magazine. I'm old enough to remember the blaxploitation movies. I remember going to the drive in with my parents and siblings to see those movies because those were the only ones that feature people that look like us. But my parents were very careful because sometimes they were too violent and overly sexual. When I got older I watched them and was sadden buy how short their careers were. If you have a chance one of my favorites was Tamara Dobson I think her name was. She was known as Cleopatra Jones!! I had to have my hair like hers a big afro with that short fur coat and jeans! Please don't stop doing videos about these women they shouldn't be forgotten.