Josephine Baker
Definition
Josephine Baker was an African American entertainer who gained fame in the 1920s, particularly in France. She used her platform to fight against racism and became a civil rights activist.
Analogy
Think of Josephine Baker as the Beyoncé of the 1920s. Just like Beyoncé uses her influence to advocate for social issues today, Baker did the same during her time, using her fame to fight against racial discrimination.
Related terms
Harlem Renaissance: A cultural movement during the 1920s where African American art, music, and literature flourished primarily in Harlem, New York City.
Civil Rights Movement: A struggle by African Americans in the mid-20th century to achieve equal rights under the law.
Jazz Age: The period in the 1920s when jazz music and dance styles rapidly gained nationwide popularity in America.
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