The late great Josephine Baker was born on this date in 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri. Baker broke many barriers on her way to fame and stardom in America and France. She is most known as a singer, but Baker also was a celebrated dancer in her early career.Wednesday, June 3, 2009
"Bronze Venus" aka "Black Pearl" aka "Créole Goddess" aka "La Baker"
The late great Josephine Baker was born on this date in 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri. Baker broke many barriers on her way to fame and stardom in America and France. She is most known as a singer, but Baker also was a celebrated dancer in her early career.
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i love Josephine Baker even though I feel like she was oversexualized. I respect the things she did. There's a restaurant dedicated to her in NYC. Chez Josephine, it's really good!
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