The youngest pilot to fly solo around the world. The first known Black female tattoo artist. And more, chosen by columnist.

cheering on John Lewis and Josephine Baker, and, finally, roaring with pride at the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. It’s all new for Agnes, and her wonder ...

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In Baker’s newly translated 1949 memoir, “Fearless and Free,” the boundary-breaking performer does not hold back on her ...

"Miami has such a rich history in the world of Black music, and we want to educate people about the important figures who ...

Though journalist Marcel Sauvage briefly touches on Josephine Baker’s later life and he hints at her work during World War II ...

Josephine Baker, nicknamed Black Venus poses on September 23, 1951, in a Balmain black velvet gown topped off with a huge heart-shaped ermine collar with muff to match. (AFP/Getty Images ...

Often called the Beyoncé of the 1920s, Josephine Baker lived a dozen lives in her time on earth. The African American singer ...

A newly available memoir reveals a tender, private side of the global celebrity Kayla Randall Digital Editor, Museums Before she was a legend, Josephine Baker was a little girl from Missouri who ...

Josephine Baker was one of the most iconic and multifaceted figures in the entertainment industry. A dancer, singer, and actress, she was also rumored to have a penchant for luxury cars, often ...