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  2. Josephine Baker - Wikipedia

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    Baker, c. 1908 Josephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri. [11] [14] [15] Baker's ancestry is unknown—her mother, Carrie, was adopted in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1886 by Richard and Elvira McDonald, both of whom were former slaves of African and Native American descent. [11]

  3. Black History Month: Remembering historical Black dancers ...

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    Josephine Baker was an American-born French dancer and singer who symbolized the beauty and vitality of Black-American culture in the 1920s. Baker went on to become one of the most popular music ...

  4. Josephine Baker biopic to be written and directed by ... - AOL

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    A biopic on the life of the late American singer, dancer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker is on the The post Josephine Baker biopic to be written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré ...

  5. In French Pantheon, Josephine Baker makes history yet again - AOL

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    France is inducting Josephine Baker — Missouri-born cabaret dancer, French World War II spy and civil rights activist — into its Pantheon, the first Black woman honored in the final resting ...

  6. The Josephine Baker Story - Wikipedia

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    The Josephine Baker Story is an American television film that first aired on HBO on March 16, 1991. It stars Lynn Whitfield as Josephine Baker, who was an international African-American star, who was especially successful in Europe. The film was generally well received by critics and has become a success on home video and DVD.

  7. Chasing a Rainbow: The Life of Josephine Baker - Wikipedia

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    Documentary on black American singer/dancer Josephine Baker (1906-1974), who emigrated to France where she was a major artist from 1927 until her death. Cast

  8. Failed effort to save Josephine Baker’s cabaret in Paris ...

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    Josephine Baker . Singer and dancer Josephine Baker (1906 – 1975), sitting on a tiger rug. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Before reaching dazzling heights as the first modern Black ...

  9. La Revue Nègre - Wikipedia

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    It starred Josephine Baker in her first performance in France since moving there in 1924. [2] References This page was last edited on 20 October ...