Josephine Baker became a pilot for the French Forces Libres in Morocco. Courtesy: Consulate General of France in Miami
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Josephine Baker made history as the first Black woman, American-born citizen, and performer to be honored at the Pantheon, France's highest national tribute.
Born in the U.S., Baker rose to fame as an entertainer in Paris, where she found refuge from racism and eventually became a French citizen.
During World War II, she was a crucial spy and activist for the French Resistance, aiding allies, hiding Jews, and providing intelligence, earning her significant military honors.
Entertainer, activist, and World War II spy Josephine Baker made history this week when she became the first Black woman to be honored at the Pantheon monument in France.
Born in 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri, Baker rose to fame in the 1930s as a singer and dancer and became a symbol of the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance.
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