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Early life: Parents
Carrie McDonald is Josephine's mother and Eddie Carson is her dad -
Birth
Josephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald. She was born in St . Louis Missouri. -
Education
She had formal education and attended Lincoln Elementary School only through the fifth grade. -
Achievements Part 2:
By 1919 she was touring the United States with the Jones Family Band and the Dixie Steppers performing comedic skits. -
Contributions to the Black Community
Her big break helped to unite the White Broadway and Black jazz communities. -
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Early life: Marriage
Willie Wells from 1919 to 1919
William Howard Baker from 1921 to 1925
Jean Lion from 1937 to 1938
Jo Bouillon from 1947 to 1961 -
Jobs
Josephine was an actor, singer, dancer, civil rights activist, entertainer, and a spy -
Obstacles Overcame
-Her adoption of many children from different ethnic backgrounds
- She overcame her sickness
- She overcame her feelings of fear, guilt, also anxiety -
How did she change society?
Josephine changed music for the whole world when she contributed for the Harlem Renaissance -
Achievements Part 1:
In 1961, she was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honour by the French military. -
Early life: Children
Josephine Baker adopted 12 children. 10 sons and 2 daughters. She refers to them as the rainbow tribe. -
Fun Facts
-She had many exotic pets
- May 20th was named Josephine Baker Day by the NAACP
- Her adopted children would entertain paying visitors at her house
- She was a spy -
Death
Josephine Baker died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 68 in Paris, France. She was buried at Cimetiére de Monaco -
How did the contributions influence my life today?
Josephine's contributions influenced many lives with her costumes, acting, dancing, and her music
