Josephine Baker’s Honored Burial In France Sparks Debate Over Racial History Abroad
Atlanta Black Star via Yahoo News· 8 months agoJosephine Baker became the first American Black woman entertainer to be honored with a burial at the...
Photos: Josephine Baker becomes the first Black woman to be inducted into France's Pantheon
LA Times via Yahoo News· 8 months agoFrance is inducting U.S.-born entertainer, anti-Nazi spy and civil rights activist Josephine Baker...
Black artist Josephine Baker honored at France's Pantheon
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 8 months agoJosephine Baker — the U.S.-born entertainer, anti-Nazi spy and civil rights activist — was inducted...
How Josephine Baker has inspired Yara Shahidi and other celebrities
The Today Show via AOL· 8 months agoOn Tuesday, Josephine Baker will be memorialized in France’s Panthéon, the first Black woman and...
Failed effort to save Josephine Baker’s cabaret in Paris recalls her legacy
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIn artistic Montmartre, Paris, a stone’s throw away from the red windmill tower of the landmark...
France to re-bury U.S.-born Josephine Baker alongside other French luminaries in Pantheon
The Week via Yahoo News· 12 months agoFrance's presidential palace confirmed Sunday that Josephine Baker, a U.S.-born dancer and civil...
Josephine Baker, 1st Black woman honored in French Pantheon
theGrio via AOL· 9 months agoMissouri-born cabaret dancer, French World War II spy and civil rights activist — into its Pantheon,...
Josephine Baker Show Bows in France in Advance of Museum Dedicated to Her
WWD via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThe 200 pieces include couture by the likes of Balmain and Dior worn by the stage and screen icon,...
Josephine Baker Enters France’s Panthéon In Historic, Celebrated State Ceremony
Deadline via Yahoo News· 8 months agoLegendary Jazz Age performer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker made history today as the...
Not Just Josephine Baker: 5 Iconic Black Bombshells To Channel For Style Inspo
21 Ninety via Yahoo News· 1 month agoShe wore a Laurel Street two-piece miniskirt and bralette made of black crystals and gold coins as...