During the 1950s, Baker frequently returned to the United States to lend her support to the Civil Rights Movement, participating in demonstrations and boycotting segregated clubs and concert venues. In 1963, Baker participated, alongside Martin Luther King Jr., in the March on Washington, and was among the many notable speakers that day. In honor of […]

It’s always great (and reassuring) to see young people tribute icons and legends, especially in the Black community. Similar to the Because Of Them, We…

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Let’s file this under “Bizarre Casting News.”  The Huffington Post is reporting that producer W Lance Reynolds wants Rihanna for an upcoming biopic on Josephine…

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Men in industrial tailored suits weren’t the only people breaking racial barriers. These beautiful women fought with their talents and charm rather than protests and sit-ins (not that there’s anything wrong with the latter) to condemn racial injustice. These audacious women made history, here’s there contributions to Black history. We bet this wasn’t in your […]

Supermodel Rose Cordero channels Josephine Baker, the famous multi-talented Harlem Renaissance-era entertainer, in Tush magazine’s #24 issue. Finger waves, thin brows, and dramatic eyes begin the look while fringed, feathered and bejeweled barely-there outfits complete it. She even pays homage to Baker’s famous banana skirt. Some photos are NSFW. Model Nur Hellmann Channels Sade For […]