In March, we’re featuring an influential woman every day in honor of Women’s History Month.
Today we’re celebrating:
Today we’re celebrating:
Josephine Baker
Dancer, singer, and civil rights advocate (1906 – 1975)
Dancer, singer, and civil rights advocate (1906 – 1975)
- American performer and advocate for racial equity
- Danced in vaudeville houses and performed with travelling dance troupes before performing on Broadway in 1923
- Moved to Paris in 1925 and found fame as a performer that was inaccessible in the U.S.
- Known for her irreverent performance and promotional style, Baker also spoke out against racism and earned the Medal of Resistance and the Legion of Honor
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