Earl “Snakehips” Tucker was a standout performer at Harlem venues like the Savoy Ballroom and appeared in early films, pushing innovative movement to wider audiences. In 1937, at just 31 years old, he was killed in Chicago after a dance hall altercation while performing. His life was cut short, ending what many believe would have been a legendary career. #SBM #somethingblackmade | Something Black Made