Paula Kelly and The Mafundi Institute Dancers (1973) |

[@viralbuthow000]

Paula was/is everything. She needs to be talked about more.

[@charlotteziggy8353]

Yes, soooooooooooo underrated.

[@RamardoTHunt]

She retired?

[@sidneyjohnson892]

Wow Paula Kelly with long hair...wow showing off Paula kelly

[@smackavellie0341]

Was, wow she's dead now

[@sandi1410]

She passed today!😪 I loved her in The Spook Under The Stairs

[@niajoy8]

Paula Kelly was a such a classy and beautiful lady. A real talent. So underrated. RIP Queen 🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@tremekawilson9238]

Yes she was very underrated

[@lastdays3148]

Eloquent & Elegant the Beautiful Paula Kelley🌹🙏🏾💗

[@lastdays3148]

@@tremekawilson9238 👏🏿👏🏿🙋🏾‍♀️

[@skinfanjay]

TRUTH

[@michelel.egerton6369]

Rest in peace, Paula Kelly (October 21, 1943 - February 9, 2020).

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

This is a time when we really cared about each other and were really into our culture and strived for the best

[@lastdays3148]

BOSS LADY,so very TRUE🙋🏾‍♀️ From 1970 - 1979 I was there from the aged of 2 till 11 years of aged to witness that Beautiful Decade. If,only I had Time Machine to revisit my childhood,during the 1970s. And I wished that I could have met the Elegant Paula Kelley🙏🏾💗🌹

[@MelodyMaker151]

@Jim Stark My dad has spoken on this. My grandfather was a shop owner who raised his whole family on the money he made in his grocery store. That would be highly unlikely in a black area now. We had our own then. It wasn't all bad, as you point out.

[@webbgems67]

When we actually cared about our children and their upbringing.. I wish we could get back to that 🙏🏾

[@grittykitty50]

@@webbgems67 That would require putting the cell phone/device down and paying attention and maybe not getting the nails/hair done or buying $100 gym shoes and investing it in our children. Is it likely that we can do that en mass?

[@lauriceguice7117]

Both of My Aunties Jeannie & Angie Are In This . I’m so Happy To See This . 👍🏾👍🏾

[@alexandradillard2077]

This lady was too multi-talented! Dancer, teacher, actress: television, big screen, Broadway. She did it all!

[@webbgems67]

So beautiful to see the black sister in her purest form.. No weave, no makeup, simply astounding. Ain't nothing like the reel thing baby 😘

[@mp6697]

Absolutely beautiful....

[@GringoLatino941]

I ALWAYS LOVED PAULA; AND SHE HAD THE EXACT SAME BIRTHDAY AS i DO. SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL.

[@aquariusavenue6140]

I’m such a Paula kelly fan! She is so underrated and her talent was so infectious! A true artist.

[@shirajai]

Paula Kelly legendary, classy, and regal! You will be missed!

[@lastdays3148]

shirajai 👏🏿👏🏿🙋🏾‍♀️ Eloquent. I also agree the Beautiful Paula Kelley would be truly missed🌹

[@alexandradillard2077]

RIP Sister. I believe I've seen everything she was in. She was such a diverse actress and superb dancer. One of my favorite roles was when she appeared in Sanford and Son, Lamont wanted to join the African movement. She was excellent in the Women of Brewster Place, Sophisticated Ladies, and was funny in Uptown Saturday Night. She could play any role in any genre, including Broadway.

[@lastdays3148]

That's right Sanford & Son I remember watching that episode years ago. I remember watching movies that she was in,during the 1970s. The Andromeda Strain and Soylent Green,wow now that Soylent Green,with Co - star Charleston Heston Movie was eerie. I was recently watching the show Police Woman from the 1970s on DVD and she was on several episodes. Paula Kelley was Eloquent,Elegant and Beautiful🌹💗🙏🏾

[@alexandradillard2077]

@@lastdays3148 Yes she was, Last Days. She was also underrated. But those who are true to their art usually are. This lady was brilliant and multi talented, but she didn't seem to play the usual Hollywood game.

[@alondathomas293]

@@alexandradillard2077: She was quoted as saying in an interview from the mid '70s that she really wasn't interested in becoming a big star, and was more interesting in being in control of her work, or something like that.

[@ShyeNYC]

Endless thanks for uploading this. Paula Kelly's name/picture should be beside the word unsung. Her name is never mentioned among the great African-Americans pioneers of the arts! She has conquered so many genres of entertainment. I admit I had never heard of her until she appeared on Sanford & Son lol but even in that hilarious Afrocentric episode, she was captivating!

[@1talldaddy]

the funniest part about that episode is how fast Lamont gave the African stuff when he found out he had to nice to Fred forever.

[@ShyeNYC]

@@1talldaddy 😂 IKR Paula: Hello Mr. Sandford I am Ola-iya Redd Foxx: Oh well, it's probably the water😂

[@Mike-kv5pl]

I thought she looked familiar. I must have seen that episode dozens of times over the years. I also remember her from season 1 on Night Court.

[@ShyeNYC]

@Mike S Yes! And her EMMY nominated role in the Women of Brewster Place.

[@MsDreamscaper]

Great comment. Ms. Kelly was beautiful and super talented.

[@mcpheejesus5945]

This made me cry. She was so poised, so polished, so pristine, so everything wonderful as a dancer. Wish that were me as a little girl with Paula at her dance academy. I love her so much! Rest in heavenly peace, Ms. Kelly. Thanks for all the precious memories and for inspiring me to dance.

[@venaerichardson6633]

R.I.P Ms. Kelly. You were absolutely everything!

[@NkosiTure]

R.I.P our beautiful African Queen. We will miss you.

[@FalconsFanForever]

Wow she is so beautiful may she rest in peace she seemed caring and very sweet

[@demetriusjohnson3677]

I wonder where these young girls are at now

[@mizrelmizrel]

Somewhere looking in Horror of what we've become 😱

[@bOmBAsTiK]

That would be an awesome follow-up

[@theblackbetty1560]

@@bOmBAsTiK , If only....☹️

[@Halomommie]

Doing well!

[@hollabigT]

James Earl Jones was a daddy! PAULA KELLY a true artist and teacher - so beautiful to see her work

[@habibashakur8940]

Paula Kelly has always been a favorite of mine. Since she played in. The spook who sat by the door. She a a great artist.

[@darrellrobertparker5401]

I was heartbroken to find out she passed on Feb 8th. She was such a marvelous dancer and actress

[@tyronedesperado6154]

RIP Paula Kelly.. Happy Black History Month

[@mishagibb4559]

Paula was a BRILLIANT artist!!! Her gifts were vast and MANY. She was BEAUTIFUL!!!! I miss you my dear friend💃❤💔

[@MsDreamscaper]

She was awesome, super talented and beautiful.

[@moclarke7776]

I remember when DANCE was EVERYTHING. Debbie Allen ChANGED my LIFE. Me and my boy cousin would execute dance moves from FAME. This was so lovely thanks for sharing.

[@africamoore1046]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this! She was so lovely!!!

[@harrypool71]

RIP Queen. Thanks for your contributions

[@ziggysway]

RIP I just found out she passed. OMG she was the best a legend. Thank you for your craft.

[@GoneBallistik658]

Paula Kelly was very muli-talented. It was great to see her shared her talent of dance, and her wisdom to these little girls from The Mfundi Institute in LA. Rest In Power, Sister Kelly

[@bOmBAsTiK]

I love this woman so much. She is so unheralded while representing the best of that era, beautiful in so many ways...

[@lastdays3148]

I've always wanted to meet the Eloquent & Elegant Madam Paula Kelley. I've just received the news today that she journeyed on several Days ago🌹🙏🏾

[@ChristopherIGomes]

Rip Ms. Kelly

[@sandramorris420]

Paul Kelly, an awesome entertainer!!!

[@donnameansyoucancallmelala1800]

Simplier and beautiful times. Thank you Lady Paula Kelly and Sir James Earl Jones.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

"Lady" Paula, I like that...

[@ChorusAndTheRing]

Great talent and commitment! She was fantastic in The Golden Girls, her small part there brought me here.

[@webbgems67]

So sorry to hear about her passing she was incredible ❤️

[@andreacooks59]

I adored this gifted woman, whenever I saw her in any movie, I had to watch it. She truly was a shining star and owned her craft. Until paradise-John 5:28

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

Oh that's the actress from Women of Brewster Place

[@therlowpopejr3540]

RIP PAULA YOU FINE BROWN FRAME ALWAYS LOVE YOU

[@oldclip70]

RIP Paula Kelly. Extremely multitalented person. I always admired her.

[@Realigndadjmusic]

Truly hope she knew how we all thought of her, thanx reel black, we must begin to give are greats their 💐 #RIPPaulaKelly

[@fytstaff4570]

RIP to a true talent.

[@allmundjoi]

Rest in Heaven Queen.

[@eugeneendres5846]

Oh snap ! Darth Vadar ! But I digress; Paula was such a hottie and talented and intelligent. I love her eyes - so beautiful. And I love that little dance she does across the floor. And the kids are getting such a kick out of that too with their giggles. They're so cute.

[@virginiachase1210]

Oh yes, I remember Paula w/ a big smile & admiration. I saw her after many yrs n 1st sunday. She was excellent, as usual.

[@makilahh]

I love Paula Kelly. I wish I knew she taught when I grew up in LA.

[@tross0223]

Beautiful!!!

[@marvinhagler4721]

Paula Kelly SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!..and MR James Earl Jones..one of the BEST EVER!!!!

[@mizrelmizrel]

When Black Girls REALLY ROCKED!!! 😍👁️👏

[@hyphiegirl12]

Black girls and women still rock smh

[@mizrelmizrel]

@@hyphiegirl12 So you say🧐

[@ktothejhaircare]

Rest in heaven. Queen legend!

[@LilliLamour]

RIP PAULA KELLY😓💔

[@Beijaxol]

R.I.P. Paula Kelly!

[@colstonlchinese]

💃 This made my morning. 🌞 Thanks for sharing!

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

she was journey to the stars with Melba Moore and Clifton Davis on PBS in November 1974, I love the south African bar scenevwhen she joined her friends singing big black hole.

[@kitinathomas]

R.I.P. Paula Kelly

[@BizotonBoy]

R.I.P beautiful soul.

[@bebe1.1.1]

Rest in Peace Paula Kelly.

[@shaybutter7491]

Such a talented lady. RIH Paula.

[@carlthomas5307]

RIP Paula Kelly. Rest Easy Queen 🙏🏿❤️

[@viralbuthow000]

Rest in peace, Paula

[@thetruth7900]

Rest in Heaven beautiful dancer!

[@The1baddman]

Rest in Peace Ms Paula Kelly.

[@itstheengineersdaughter1296]

Amazing...🤸🏾‍♀️

[@bobocamewegokokinovadonesh6627]

Black power for life.

[@mizrelmizrel]

Yes ✊❤️🖤💚!

[@tashabrevard1865]

Rest In Power Queen 👑

[@toneotone4813]

That’s..the lady from “Uptown Saturday night”..& her hair was..short..(damn she gorgeous)..

[@drochell7037]

Too bad I only knew about her from The Women of Brewster Place! She was amazing!

[@KelliGreenIvy]

❤️ love you always, Paula

[@GermonoToussaint]

RIP Ms. Kelly.

[@unique74muzik]

Salute!! 🙏 🌹

[@tremekawilson9238]

Loved this actess

[@naturallyme14]

May she R.I.P

[@aeshaalberts7560]

This was everything 💝

[@poosie52]

Real Teachers! We Blacks Need More Of This Kind Of Instructors! #truth #nothingartifical

[@LadyTHarris1311]

I looooooooooooooved her ❤❤❤❤

[@DWH072]

Man she was good

[@LovelyTrueRed]

I miss these types of centers. Mine was the Perry Harvey Youth Art Center (now Perry Harvey Sr. Park) What was the center you attended in your youth?

[@kimm.3232]

I didn't have one, sis. Luckily, I lived in NYC so we just made use of the streets and public spaces

[@Uflymomma]

R.I.P 💝

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

+reelblack, THANK you, SO-O-O* *MUCH!!!* ....*COUSIN PAULA* *WAS MY BLOOD relative* , *BUT, I NEVER got a CHANCE to* *MEET HER, OR hey DAUGHTER* , *MY COUSIN, on MY DAD'S side of* *THE FAMILY!* ... (PRODUCT of DIVORCE), then we MOVED DOWN SOUTH... *COUSIN PAULA 'COULD' DO some* *OF EVERYTHING, AND WILL be* *GREATLY MISSED!!!* 😢🤧

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

a real queen showing the world I can an do everything I can barely do. I'm a voodoo maid, a hooker dancer, a doctor, a dice rolling player , grandmother, a 1920's show girl ,a belly dancer, iam woman this is my story, you can be the same way as I. if you want yo dance, I show it to you. RIP, doctor from good times.

[@stren6587]

we love you Vader

[@MrCraigblaze]

Thanks for the Upload 👍 !! XD

[@taylorchristina5309]

Beautiful

[@webbgems67]

Reel black is real awesome 👍🏾

[@brotherbmp]

Sleep well Sister Paula Kelly aka “Leggy Peggy” You will be missed! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@NkrumahTure]

Excellent!!

[@Realigndadjmusic]

Superb!!

[@fatcat1967]

Paula kelly starred in night court.she played african woman on Sanford and son.penny's doctor in good times.the maid they hired on the golden girls when the fired her n believed she put a curse on them.on the women of Brewster place playing lover of lonette mckee. She played satin doll in jo jo dancer your life is calling, uptown saturday night.i like to see her again on t.v.

[@dslam1680]

RIP Paula Kelly ..... 2020...smh

[@autumn975]

Beautiful ❤️ ❤️

[@memyself4ever1]

RIP

[@wblk]

Nice.

[@bergenparis4719]

This is beautiful baby.

[@mr.yissal557]

ThinkYou we love yoy from the north philly peace park

[@georgeschlaline6057]

Long before Night Court

[@rashaunjones1027]

When we stuck together rather than fighting What happened you know?

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Crack and sad to say, gangsta rap amongst other things, imo...

[@rashaunjones1027]

@@bOmBAsTiK ,true

[@julandazachary2776]

BEAUTIFUL💖💖💖

[@GlobalAfrican]

Does the center still exist?

[@habibashakur8940]

Good question. I hope it do.

[@tremekawilson9238]

Good question

[@rogerwinters9856]

Ms Kelly is everything, soulful hot classy talented beautiful sexy and a wonderful actress, much love Ms Kelly, I see you.

[@michelleh9403]

YES SIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bighurt7107]

Duval County Stand up!.. #✊🏾👏🏾👏🏾#904