Siren of the Tropics
1928
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3 days ago · France is inducting Missouri-born cabaret dancer Josephine Baker who was also a French World War II spy and civil rights activist into its Pantheon. She is the first Black woman honored in the...
5 days ago · Josephine: The Hungry Heart. Based on twenty years of research and thousands of interviews, this authoritative biography of performer Josephine Baker (1906 - 1975) provides a candid look at her tempestuous life. Born into poverty in St. Louis, the uninhibited chorus girl became the sensation of Europe and the last century's first black sex symbol.
7 hours ago · Brilliant, beautiful, and brave are only a few of the words to describe the American dancer and French Resistance soldier in World War II: Josephine Baker. She was noted for her contribution to the Civil Rights movement and after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. was offered the unofficial leadership of the Civil Rights movement by Coretta Scott King. Join us to learn more about the ...
5 days ago · They’ve performed for the Queen of England, Mick Jagger, and Stevie Wonder. And even shared the bill with Josephine Baker; at the White House and beyond. Despite their accolades, their ...
15 hours ago · Josephine Baker in 'Flamboyants'. Charly Palmer. The author wanted to show young readers — especially those who might have been told they're too loud, too flamboyant or that their passion for ...
2 days ago · Josephine Baker: The Entertainer Spy. Image credit: Shutterstock / John Arehart . During WWII, entertainer Josephine Baker used her celebrity status as a cover to gather intelligence for the ...
1 day ago · Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was an American-born dancer, singer, and actress who later became a French. citizen. She rose to fame in 1920s Paris for her exotic dance performances. During WWII, she worked as a spy for the French Resistance and later fought against racism and for civil rights.
