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Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker (1906–1975) was an American dancer, singer, actress, and civil rights activist who found fame as an expatriate in Europe.


“We’ve Been Hiding Our Buttocks For Too Long.” Josephine Baker Arrives in Paris, 1925

The Iconic French-American Performer Recounts Her First Days in the City of Lights
February 7, 2025  By Josephine Baker
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