She fled segregation in the U.S. and became a hero in France. Cabaret star, civil rights activist, and World War 2 spy. This is the story of Josephine Baker. | Brut

Josephine Baker, c’était beaucoup plus qu’une meneuse de revue. | Brut

Josephine Baker, born into poverty in Missouri in 1906, moved to France at age 19, where she became a dancer—hailed as the Queen of Paris—, joined the French Resistance and created The Rainbow Tribe, adopting 12 children from four corners of the world. Take a deep dive into the life of the first Black superstar, singer, dancer and civil rights activist. Watch Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening, Thursday, March 18, at 10 PM, on PBS NC. | PBS North Carolina

BIRTHDAY LEGEND! Josephine Baker (1906 - 1975) One of the singularly most impressive figures of 20th century history. A true renaissance woman if there ever was one. Baker was one of the most iconic entertainers of the jazz age, adopting France as her home country, she became an overnight sensation with her outlandish costumes and revolutionary dance routines. Later becoming a French resistance fighter during WWII. She refused to play for segregated audiences, which was part of why her career in

1.5K reactions · 1.9K shares | How can a star known to everyone in the country be a spy? It sounds absurd. But that’s exactly why Josephine Baker became one! Let’s dive into this amazing story. | Sunday Roast | Facebook