Notes:

October 1, 2026

1. Born April 25, 1917 to Tempie and William Fitzgerald in New Port News, Virginia.
2. moved to Yonkers during the Great Migration between 1921-23
3. her father left the family and she eventually gain a step-father
4. Poor living conditions, but the community had a blending of cultures.
5. She lived amongst the middle class ideals, and the stereotypes of a black woman. She was raise to act better.
6. She loved to dance, and at a young age she wanted to be somebody. Dancing was a gateway to a better life.
7. She went through the great depression
8. Her first public performance was at the age of 15.
9. she skipped school a lot to make money and to dance.
10. she was arrested for truancy and was sentenced to 5 yrs at the New York State Training school for girls. (year? I want to say 1933)
11. she was labeled ungovernable, and not willing to obey.
12. She did not like the school, but she did love the music program and gain a bit a training there.
13. Spring 1934 she was released, possibly to keep entertaining for money.
14. October 10, 1934 Tempie dies.