This post is one of a series honoring Black History Month. Ulysses S. “Slow Kid” Thompson (1888-1990) was the husband and manager of Florence Mills from 1921 until her death in 1927, and a well known dancer in his own right. His nickname came from his ability to do a certain comical slow dance. He [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:46AM on February 9, 2012