From Paris stages to WWII spy missions, Josephine Baker fought racism and antisemitism while inspiring generations worldwide.

She entertained Europe between the wars and still inspires artists and activists now, as a new exhibition in Berlin shows. A 1920s portrait of Josephine Baker by ...

Tymisha Harris estimates that Josephine Baker packed as many as 10 lifetimes into her days that began in St. Louis in 1906 and ended in France in 1975. Baker broke ground as the first Black woman to ...

The story of the iconic Josephine Baker will come to life at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater March 20 to 23 with “Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play.” This one-woman biographical musical ...

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For those who know anything about the swanky jazz singer who found solace in 1920s Europe, Josephine Baker‘s legacy is often tied to the glitz and glamour of Paris, where she captivated audiences with ...

Ernest Hemingway described her as “the most sensational woman anybody ever saw, or ever will”. Looking at the life of Josephine Baker, it’s not difficult to see why she evoked such admiration and ...