1896-1927

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of African American entertainer Florence Mills, an internationally renowned dancer, singer, and comedian of the Harlem Renaissance era, focusing on how she began her career as a child, and including an author's note and historical photographs.

Presents a comprehensive biography of entertainer Florence Mills tracing her life and career from her childhood to her death at the age of thirty-one and explores her influence on the early world of jazz and ragtime.

Illustrations and text relate the life story of Florence Mills, touching on her family history, and describing her accomplishments as a singer during the Harlem Renaissance.