Comments on: A Tribute to Beautifully Aging Afrobellas – Diahann, Ruby, and Chaka

By: afrobella » An Interview With Mama Bella

afrobella » An Interview With Mama Bella — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:28:22 +0000

[...] When I decided to give tribute to a series of beautifully aging bellas, I thought long and hard about who influenced my style the most. Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt, Tina Turner, and Chaka Khan all provided inspiring images of strong black womanhood, but none of them could have had a bigger impact than my mother. [...]

By: Julia_Claudine_Deveraux

Julia_Claudine_Deveraux — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:22:01 +0000

LOVE all the ladies. Diahann is the source of my screen name….she is beauty and class personified. Chaka is the truth..I don’t care how much hair she wears or how big she gets…the lady is absolutely gorgeous and can sing CIRCLES around most of these so-called “R&B” sangas today. Ruby Dee is a great example of the power of black love in Hollywood, she and Ozzie are true icons.

By: 70ssoulchild

70ssoulchild — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:38:22 +0000

As evidenced by my screenname I remember Julia and Ms. Chaka vividly. I had a crush on Julia’s son Cory..LOL As I can remember sneaking in my brother’s room to “borrow” Rufus’ Tell Me Something Good album..yes album, on vinyl..Absolutely love Chaka singing especially “At Midnight” and “Night in Tunisia”! Still pouting cause my brother got to see Chaka in concert for his 19th birthday..he’s gonna be 47 this year!! Thanks afrobella for sharing the wonderful gems you find. Blessings!

By: jerseybred

jerseybred — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:22:31 +0000

I admire all the ladies mentioned above, my mom still has Chaka and Rufus records.

By: T.R.B

T.R.B — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 04:23:44 +0000

i just have to say that i’ve been reading your blog for some time now, and i can’t express enough how refreshing each post is. i am twenty one and it is just so nice to see the musings of someone who respects the parts of our culture that are timeless. so often, people are caught up in things that are quick and fast, that they forget that, in my opinion, the key to modernity is a perfect mix of remembrance of the past while keeping innovation in mind for the future. you cater to the “woman” in all those willing to see herself in that light, and constantly remind me of one of my favorite songs, Betty Wright’s “you can’t do what the guys do and still be a lady.” your posts are all great, and even though i am not natural, i love that you incorporate new ideas for everyone who reads. sorry if the post is long, i was just moved so much so, that i had to write. TTFN!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:14:01 +0000

I love Diahann Carroll and, like you, was so happy to see her on Grey’s Anatomy. She looks AMAZING and I love how honestly and unapologetically she speaks about the cosmetic work she’s had done. In an age where lying about your plastic surgery is the norm and “deny, deny, deny” is the motto, Diahann is so refreshing and just gorgeous! I can’t believe she’s 70.

By: diamond

diamond — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:23:57 +0000

i think chaka is so freggin pretty. i hate the fact that she wears so much material to cover her body now. i wish she can show it off in a flattering way (unlike aretha today) cuz honey got curves FOR DAYS!

By: Coffy

Coffy — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:07:05 +0000

love this post, what a way to kick off the work week reading it has set the tone for my day.