Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker was an iconic entertainer, civil rights activist, and French Resistance agent who shattered barriers with her extraordinary life. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she rose from poverty to become an international sensation in 1920s Paris, captivating audiences with her revolutionary performances at the Folies Bergère. Beyond the stage, Baker fearlessly fought against racial segregation, refused to perform for segregated audiences, and marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. She adopted twelve children from different ethnicities, creating her "Rainbow Tribe" to demonstrate that people of all backgrounds could live harmoniously together.