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From the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of The Paris Wife and Hidden Figures.
Discover the fascinating and singular life story of Josephine Baker-actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member…
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As Hollywood’s first Latina star, Dolores del Río broke down barriers for Hispanic women, just as Josephine Baker opened doors for Black women. Baker arrived in Paris just when French artists were cultivating Primitivism, and French intellectuals were fascinated with Africa. Performing her Danse Sauvage in the Revue Nègre and then at the Follies Bergères, Baker became an instant sensation and fabulously wealthy. She owned homes, clubs, cars, and even an airplane. When World War II erupted, she became a spy for the Resistance. Later, when she returned to the U.S., she became a civil rights activist. Sherry Jones brings…
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