Josephine Baker: Entertainer (Black Americans of Achievement (Hardcover))

Biography of the black American singer and dancer who achieved fame in Paris in the 1920s and was awarded the French Legion of Honor for her work during World War II. Born in St Louis, Missouri, Josephine Baker escaped racism and a life of poverty to become one of the most celebrated women in Paris, a legendary Jazz Age entertainer, a film star, spy, and civil rights activist. This work presents an introduction to the life and legacy of this extraordinary American. Born 100 years ago in St. Louis, Missouri, Josephine Baker escaped racism and a life of poverty to become one of the most celebrated women in Paris, a legendary Jazz Age entertainer, film star, spy, and civil rights activist Presents a biography of the African American singer and dancer who achieved fame in Paris in the 1920s and was awarded the French Legion of Honor