Josephine Baker - Cabaret Superstar, Spy, Civil Rights Activist
Josephine Baker is the legendary woman Jussy is telling us about this week. Despite being born into extreme poverty and living on the streets of St Louis as a child, Josephine went onto become one of the most successful African American performers in history.
Her cabaret career took her around the world and she began to use her platform to change the world. Without giving away all the details of her incredible story Josephine went into become a Second World War spy and a leader in the civil rights movement.
In modern times she has come to be known as a queer icon because of the way she unashamedly lived her life in a way that deviated significantly from the prescribed social norms of the time.
This week Jussy recommended her new Kip and Co slippers and Chōle could not stop raving about her Google Home.
There were some heavy themes in this episode and if you feel you need to reach out and talk to someone please phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Her cabaret career took her around the world and she began to use her platform to change the world. Without giving away all the details of her incredible story Josephine went into become a Second World War spy and a leader in the civil rights movement.
In modern times she has come to be known as a queer icon because of the way she unashamedly lived her life in a way that deviated significantly from the prescribed social norms of the time.
This week Jussy recommended her new Kip and Co slippers and Chōle could not stop raving about her Google Home.
There were some heavy themes in this episode and if you feel you need to reach out and talk to someone please phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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