tousamis (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I think people are wrong when they consider Dorothy as a victim of racism. Hollywood and white producers made her a star and a wealthy one. Her downfall was elsewhere. She had a broken heart because of her wrong marriage with a BLACK man, her child born with a brain injury, her alcoholism and her last marriage to a man who spent all her money until she was broke. So, of course, there were racists and times were tough for black but her fall is not only a problem of racism.

leesterg (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

True--DB was so free and bold and confident, some folks WAY back in the day thought she should cool down--I remember my grandmother saying how some of the uppity Negores (that was the term we used back then) felt she should be more sedate--can you believe that. During her hey day she was the hottest woman in the entertainment biz!

tousamis (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

updog88, don't forget she was also victim of racism from black people too. She often complained about it.

NovaR2385 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Great video. When she throws off her fur and starts jammin' to the music,I instantly got a flashback to Anita Baker's Sweet Love video. I guess all the sistahs groove in a similar way,it's in our blood and our hearts.Yep,it was Dorothy and many others who help pave the way for black female artists.

zaranine (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

waouu , i just finished to watch a movie about her destiny ! such a great talent !

nubianbrown (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

classy woman----beautiful goddessalright ms lady! tell me tell me tell me! luv it

omgitsdynamite (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

such a talented and beautiful woman. this video seriously gave me chills

updog88 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Outstanding. Innovative. Erotic. Sexually free. Beauitful. Warm. Divine. Joyful. Gifted and Talented.Underated. Victim of Racism. Victim of the system. Legend.

dynamite8503 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

diana ross eat your heart out!

dynamite8503 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

poise, grace, style, beauty, dottie had the total package