Josephine Baker in the famous banana costume (Public domain image) Singer, dancer, actress, trail-blazing civil rights activist (she refused to perform for segregated audiences in the U.S.), and active in the French Resistance during World War II, Miss Josephine Baker has worn many hats and costumes – including the famous banana skirt.
Born on this day in 1906, she was known by many nicknames including the “Black Pearl,” “Bronze Venus,” “Jazz Cleopatra,” and the “Creole Goddess” prior to her death in 1975.
Learn more about this inspiring woman here and here.
And please take a moment now to enjoy this vintage video clip of La Baker (wearing an awesome headdress!) performing in Paris, 1955.
Bon anniversaire, Josephine!
Born on this day in 1906, she was known by many nicknames including the “Black Pearl,” “Bronze Venus,” “Jazz Cleopatra,” and the “Creole Goddess” prior to her death in 1975.
Learn more about this inspiring woman here and here.
And please take a moment now to enjoy this vintage video clip of La Baker (wearing an awesome headdress!) performing in Paris, 1955.
Bon anniversaire, Josephine!
h/t Jean-Marie Terrasse
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