Nichelle Gainer has contributed to many major magazines and websites, including InStyle, Essence and Glamour. She has been featured in The New York Times, the Washington Post, BBC News, the Guardian and NPR. Born and raised in New Jersey, she lives in New York.

Assures a spot in history for early black celebrity

• Introduction A Diva In The Family. 1 Tall, Tan, & Terrific. 2 Sepia Dreamgirls, Pin-Ups, & Hollywood Starlets. 3 Wives & Socia lites. 4 Beauty & Fashion Entrepreneurs. 5 Prima Donnas Assolutas. 6 Scandalous Glamour. 7 Jazz Singers, Musicians, & Writers. 8 Movie Stars, Theater, & TV Pioneers. 9 Soul Sisters, Perfect Angels, & Rock-and-Roll Divas. 10 Runway Rebels & Cover Girls. 11 Foxy Mamas & Disco Queens. Afterword Looking Back. The Roll Of Honor. Bibliography.

Nichelle Gainer has contributed to many major magazines and websites, including InStyle, Essence and Glamour. She has been featured in The New York Times, the Washington Post, BBC News, the Guardian and NPR. Born and raised in New Jersey, she lives in New York.

Assures a spot in history for early black celebrity

• Introduction A Diva In The Family. 1 Tall, Tan, & Terrific. 2 Sepia Dreamgirls, Pin-Ups, & Hollywood Starlets. 3 Wives & Socia lites. 4 Beauty & Fashion Entrepreneurs. 5 Prima Donnas Assolutas. 6 Scandalous Glamour. 7 Jazz Singers, Musicians, & Writers. 8 Movie Stars, Theater, & TV Pioneers. 9 Soul Sisters, Perfect Angels, & Rock-and-Roll Divas. 10 Runway Rebels & Cover Girls. 11 Foxy Mamas & Disco Queens. Afterword Looking Back. The Roll Of Honor. Bibliography.