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! kzfaq.info/sun/PLjQibLG11RaGyAVqWeFaGk-RqloDs2bBd

She was gorgeous

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!!!!!

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

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!❤❤❤

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.

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

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 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.

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!

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. 🙏🏽

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

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

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.

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

She was gorgeous, talented and a phenomenal actress.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

She was a beautiful woman her skin was everything 🤎🤎

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

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!!!

I remember Brenda Sykes. Great, Beautiful actress❤

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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‼️

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 🥰😍🖤🖤🖤🔥💥💫⭐🌟

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!!!!

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.

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. 😢

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

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

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.🥰

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

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

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. She was a beautiful woman ❤

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 !

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.

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

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.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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.

BRENDA'S BEAUTY IS BREATHTAKING. GREAT VIDEO.

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!!!!

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.

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!

Wow! She’s Gorgeous! 😍

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.

A NATURAL BEAUTY

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 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 gorgeous 🗣️

We were all deep in love with this lady 🌹

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.

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.

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. ❤😊

She’s BEAUTIFUL OMG❤

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.

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

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.

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.

She is pretty 😍 💓

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.

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…

She’s beautiful and she was so graceful♥️

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.

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!

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

She’s so pretty wow.

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

She is Beautiful and Talented. ❤❤❤

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

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

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

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

She's so pretty ❤

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

She looks like Lupita! Wow!

I have and she is gorgeous 😍 💖. Also please do Naomi Campbell

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.

I am so happy to see a story behind a face I seen before.

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 🙏🏼❤️

She is a great template example of the beauty standard for and which Black Women established, prominently in the 70’s!!! Beautiful afros, silky chocolate skin, curious, perceptive adventurous eyes, knowing smiles. Know that this work you are doing is VERY important: it humanizes the women and helps to restore the proper credit where it is due for so many of the inventions and innovations that were actually made BY WOMEN, but were stolen by males. Videos like this inform my journey to build safe, cooperative, and prosperous spaces for women in this misogynistic world.

3:59 I think the unabashed public dismissal is a very purposeful, subliminal way to broadcast 👀 said dismissal to the masses.

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

It’s always the most talented and prettiest ones who never have a lot of info and beauty tips😣❤

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

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

Strangely reminds me of Angela Basset.

She is beautiful.