In the 50 years since Josephine Baker's death, her unique artistry and life-long civil rights struggle has continued to inspire generations. In Josephine Baker's memoir, "Fearless and Free" — an ...

That woman is entertainer Josephine Baker, and the honor will take place Tuesday. But critics in France say that by focusing on an American-born figure,… Josephine Baker makes history as first ...

On 12 April 1975, the singer and music-hall star Joséphine Baker passed away at the age of 68 in Paris, the city she had so adored. Born Freda Joséphine MacDonald on 3 June 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri ...

Hauser & Wirth Monaco is exhibiting a tribute by the renowned sculptor and poet Barbara Chase-Riboud to the legendary Josephine Baker (1905 – 1975), whose transatlantic life mirrors her own.

It was an emotional and solemn moment, as Prince Albert II presided over a commemorative ceremony at Monaco’s cemetery, paying a stirring tribute to the extraordinary Josephine Baker, fifty years to ...

Before she was a legend, Josephine Baker was a little girl from Missouri who loved to make funny faces. Teachers chided her for this habit; Baker paid them little heed. “Our faces aren’t made ...

As the world commemorates the 50th anniversary of Josephine Baker's death, her legacy as a dancer, activist, and symbol of diversity remains profoundly influential. Baker, who passed away on April 12, ...

Devotees of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées turned out Wednesday night to learn about its upcoming season, which is dedicated to the centennial of the Paris debut of Josephine Baker.

On Thursday, March 27, the French department hosted a discussion on Josephine Baker, an American-born entertainer and cultural icon who became renowned for her work in France. The event featured a ...