Sheila Guyse was mentioned amongst those like Dorothy Dandridge and Lena Horne. She was featured on the covers of magazines like Jet, Ebony and Hue but what happened to her and why don’t we know her story? She starred in independent Black films after getting her start at the Apollo Theatre but when she met her 3rd husband, her career came to a screeching halt. 

This is her story...

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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.

Produced, Edited and Hosted by Shaakira White

We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:

https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/sheila-guyse-1925-2013-2/

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/16/arts/sheila-guyse-singer-and-actress-is-dead-at-88.html

https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/sheila-guyse-star-miracle-harlem-harlem-follies-1949/

https://blackthen.com/etta-drucille-guyse-popular-actress-singer-recording-artist/

https://books.google.com/books?id=K0MDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false