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 ...

The galleries will re-open with a public, all-gallery opening reception Friday, April 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. Also on April 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Sheldon will host An International Symposium on ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Often called the Beyoncé of the 1920s, Josephine Baker lived a dozen lives in her time on earth. The African American singer made France her home, rising to stardom for her legendary dance moves, ...

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 ...

Josephine Baker was a world-renowned Black singer, dancer, and clown. During the 1920s and 1930s, she was the highest-paid entertainer in Europe.

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 ...