Josephine Baker, the legendary African American entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist, passed away in Paris at the age of 68. Known for her groundbreaking performances in France and her courageous work against fascism during World War II, Baker was also a prominent voice in the American civil rights movement. She was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture and to be buried with full French military honors.
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