Shocking Showgirl & French Spy: Josephine Baker

Today on the Podcast, Stauney introduces us to Josephine Baker. Often referred to as "The Black Venus" or "The Black Pearl" she was a Paris showgirl with a shocking routine that took the world by storm (often joined on stage by her pet cheetah Chiquita). She also was an accomplished actress (the first black woman to star in a major motion picture), a singer, and a American Civil Rights activist, speaking and marching alongside Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. She also was well-known for her adopted children, a large crowd of 12+ kids from different countries and cultures across the world, called "The Rainbow Tribe." Add in a close personal relationship with Princess Grace Kelly and so much more, and she is truly a collective of a million accomplishments and abilities that surpass all expectations. Want to check out some of our favorite books? Check out our booklist Follow Us on Instagram @morethanamuse.podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.