Was Josephine Baker a Saint or Sinner?

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📍 Erotic style: Josephine Baker
The diva whose life is a real grand operetta. Josephine Baker, the African-American queen of the entertainment industry between the two world wars, was the erotic sensation herself, enchanting almost her entire generation with her dance.
Dancer singing. Singer dancing. Movie star. The muse of great artists. Grace is Kelly's girlfriend. Foster mother of rainbow children. Spy, hero of the French resistance. Men fantasize about her. Women too. "Bronze Venus." "Black Pearl". "Goddess of Creole." The girl, who was born in St. Louis, Missouri, under the name of Freda Josephine McDonald, came to world fame from hell of misery and racial discrimination.
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[@gemykat8120]

She also was a wonderful Mother, she adopted children from all over the world! She was so special!

[@thatgirl634]

She was and always be one hell of a remarkable woman. What she accomplished was unheard of back in those days. Unfortunately she had had to move to another country entirely in order to find success, and ultimately a place where she belonged. I didn't know anything about her until watching this video. She's incredible and I applaud her.

[@cynthiasatterfield8333]

Who cares if she was a saint or a sinner? She was a superstar!

[@cedricgist7614]

I have neither a heaven nor a hell to put her in: She has been a heroine to me for decades.

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

It won't be heaven without her.

[@lindaclark1406]

A great tribute to a great performer. She was a risk taker. Very beautiful and brave.

[@acecarroll3382]

A great woman who needs to be brought to light. Wow what a great lady. Thank you so much

[@tedwalker1370]

She was apparently pretty intelligent and was able to use her intelligence to make it in this crazy world even with discriminations pushing her back. I think that is very special.

[@jimmywhite3922]

Yes... And I love her for being both...God bless you, Josephine. Hope to see you on the other side.

[@juliapalmer2344]

She was a Saint and a trailblazer.❤️❤️

[@BL-no7jp]

By today’s standards, she’s still a very beautiful woman, inside and out! She was far ahead of her times❣️

[@gordonsirek9001]

It's all pink on the inside.

[@BL-no7jp]

@@gordonsirek9001 social media is for adults only. Go back to grade school!

[@gordonsirek9001]

@@BL-no7jp Then how did you get here?

[@chasrmartel4777]

I think you're blind and a woman.

[@steveryder8499]

she was not ahead of her time. she was born at the right time,

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

I couldn't judge her to be a saint, or sinner, that's not my place. But I do know she had to do what she had to do, for that time period, to survive, and did an outstanding job of it. But I would put her closer to a saint, than sinner, because of the love in her heart. Never have I seen a movie of a celebrity, who died before I was born, bur learn of her life, hear her singing those french songs, with so much love in her heart, then watch her funeral procession and I cried like a baby. I love Josephine Baker, because I see the steps she went through in life, and how she made lemonade, out of lemons. But most of all how she loved children. A very remarkable woman, and we're fortunate for the times she was here, on earth.

[@mxr572]

fantastic singer and personality. lots of talent.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

A truly inspiring woman… Especially given her time, and the fact that she was black - and she wasn’t too afraid to sing “strange fruit”…🥰

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

Billie Holiday wrote the music to the poem ' Strange Fruit ' and was persecuted for performing it. Not to diminish Josephine in any manner. Both were heroic in my book.

[@OFallons]

Such a beautiful woman who’s beautiful spirit bright, and brilliantly; shows thru with eloquent grandeur !

[@nikkinutsy]

Historically speaking: a giant. Incredible life story of joy, talent, persistence and achievement. We salute you, Josephine.

[@tonynicholas5539]

What a wonderful woman

[@juliepeterson6639]

I have always loved her, what a smart and beautiful soul. Thank you for this!

[@arkeeburdine8150]

Rest in peace Josephine Baker

[@oriraykai3610]

She couldn't work in Hollywood due to her race, so moved to France to get work and was quite successful.

[@TheTferrer]

Beautiful woman, amazing entertainer with incredible humanitarian values. If she was still alive, she would fight the racial discrimination, segregation, prejudice, and inequality communities face in today's world. People just do not want to change their ways toward a better world.

[@muffassa6739]

My mom admired her . She was a incredible woman she was so brave.

[@yvonrouillard9755]

A most beautifull woman

[@davidmcleod7757]

she found her freedom in France good for her

[@octofish]

Strong woman. Unstoppable woman.

[@collazor]

She was a remarkable woman

[@vitosanto3874]

She bothered no one ,she was her own person,so who can judge her. She was Beautiful.

[@Wynetta7]

This country did not see the true beauty and the true Talent of this beautiful African-American woman and I can say this because I am a black woman from this country that is called America and black women in this country of America are the most talented women the most beautiful women the most resilient women and we still get marginalized this woman was ahead of her time and they didn't like her and they still do this type of thing two black women she was ahead of her time and in her own time she was not appreciated even though she left the country of America when they steal stereotyped her

[@Maderyne]

She was a kind-hearted person who lived her life. For all the shade, she shone brighter than most.

[@franklinwilson8573]

Like The Eagles Said: Men Love A Woman, Who's A Little Of, BOTH!!!!!!!!!!

[@generoush3823]

Amazing beautiful strong woman.

[@robertbaker7411]

Why have i never heard of her and my name is Baker! She is gorgeous and apparently quite a talent.

[@gbtiling221]

What a women total respect

[@richgaffney4455]

She was neither saint nor sinner, she was an entertainer.

[@feltonmclaughlin3529]

She was a beauty beyond compare with heart and wit to match. She did not play race at a time when race was everything. When I was a kid I saw an Ebony (at least I think it was Ebony) magazine in a trash can and pulled it out to look at it. It had a picture of Josephine in her banana skirt. I fell in love. I told my dad about the picture. He agreed she was beautiful but told me for my own safety to not tell anyone about liking her. I still fall in love with her every time I see her picture.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

The heart wants what the heart wants… She was very, very beautiful! I agree

[@ameliaknipp8985]

Amazing woman!!!

[@user-il8lg2ur1o]

She still needs our prayers.

[@luliu3577]

Just got back from France, they still love her and have posters of her alone the streets. A brave woman that knows her worth.

[@brentonl1746]

Fantastic look at Josephine Baker, took oneveryone and from what I see she accomplished most. Funny probably would be torn down today for some reason or another. Cheers Brenton 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@annettewalter2273]

An amazing lady, so sad she had to leave America to be appreciated.

[@JEWELS-dp4so]

Does it matter? I've always admired her.

[@Kimacho]

Every human being is a sinner but do we stay that way? No that's what being saved by grace being forgiven means and Turing your life for good and that what she did and we all should do. It's incredible story and she is such an inspiration love her story especially hiw she was a war hero and adopted 12 kids!! Wow

[@ricardovalentino3549]

All the sinners in Hollywood, since the beginning, gay men, gay women , unfaithful men and women, yet u, asked about a black (colored) in those days, woman who could not work in the country of her birth., or eat in any restaurant or deli. No one can pass judgment, on this awesome talent.

[@brooklynbummer]

She was a human seeking dignity and the American dream.

[@tomjohn8733]

A saint or sinner, she was neither, she was a beautiful entertainer, who in order to be recognized mover to France to escape America racism…

[@jortalportal2834]

She kicked more ass than an NFL defensive back. Thank God for Josephine Baker.

[@rexpimplemyer3839]

I always thought she was cute and very charming.

[@SugarBlueHarp]

❤Merci Josephine.❤

[@keithbutler2222]

A fascinating and powerful lady

[@jimwalker9718]

away ahead of her time and a hero in ww11

[@felipeballadares8205]

supreme star JB.. wished I had teh chance to meet you..

[@strider5453]

too good for America. after escaping America the first time I don't know why she ever went back.

[@militzamadrid462]

...an artist.

[@kamwickw933]

Definitely a saint. Without all the hang ups 🌞😎

[@gogoyubari366]

Pretty girl!

[@sailor583]

Show me a Saint and show me a sinner; they look like all of us.

[@johndconqueror555]

GOAT

[@johand5022]

Nothing wrong with being a little bit of both:b

[@SouthernArtist77]

My granddaughter was named after her and I’m very proud of that fact.

[@catmom1322]

I have read many articles on this great woman & it's a shame the French saw here as she really was, yet in her home country, she was ostracized. There is no place for racism in this world.

[@dominiquetamer8242]

She was a free woman, who fought for freedom, including sexual freedom, and for some people it's a sin. I love this kind of sin.

[@johncaruana7543]

That was beautiful

[@louisebrisebois9259]

She was a beautiful black woman and certainly not a sinner. A decent woman, an artist and a international star and a mother. Racism in USA FBI and Secret services during that time was obvious.

[@charleneweege7149]

I'm not so admired by her after I learned her behavior. There were a lot of women that thought more of themselves then to behave this way and did many brave things too but would never get the attention she did.

[@bigran_outbound2262]

Dope bio...JB is a GOAT

[@karlmall]

"Was Josephine Baker a Saint or Sinner?" - What a stupid question. She was neither the one nor the other.

[@philb.4192]

Yes what a stupid question.

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

Agreed ! She created no chaos, no confusion....... so not a 'sinner' Who cares if a stinking cult or church recognizes her worth ? She would've spat on 'sainthood' with me while holding my hand.

[@bobjackson4720]

Her former chateaux is a museum to her, open to the public. Well worth a visit. They also have a hunting bird show and very attractive gardens.

[@JAmediaUK]

Josephine Baker did not "prove to the French that for the first time black was beautiful" There were quite a few non-white performers in France and Europe in general going back many years.

[@bwtv147]

Yes.

[@tonynicholas5539]

Saint

[@williamoxendine6121]

Depends on rather she went up Or down she knows now we don’t

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

It won't be heaven without her.

[@user-bp3se7zm2x]

One time histrical storm covered her,an'brickbat cloudburst hit her.But nobody could'nt destroys her glory.

[@mikenewell9217]

I'm sure she had her good days

[@babbarr77]

Saint.

[@bruceherrera977]

Easy, neither, just Josephine.

[@judewilliams7468]

NO BOTH

[@paulhudson4254]

My trashy life style aside I fought racism? Really! 😱

[@billmago7991]

I dunno but I do know I would rather a sinner than a saint......they heaps more fun!!

[@dontheconloser5460]

The 1st Cardi B

[@manuelvasquez9923]

A very beautiful, sexy and brave woman.

[@karenpage-sanford9850]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂

[@billfinly4797]

You have by many

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

Woman power

[@tonisumblin2719]

What a weird title. . Was she Saint or sinner? 😁😆🤣 She was a good mother, a member of the Nazi resistance in France. And a born survivor. As for scantly dressed, that was France back in the day. They didn’t have hang ups about the human body.

[@mepucket3029]

How about human and a great lady who fought for freedom

[@HectorPerez-tb8hn]

why not trying her luck in Africa ? every body will love her !!

[@marcr9541]

My grandpa was studying Civil Engineering in Brussels and later Paris from 1923. Knowing him, he would have gone to see her perform. Forgot to ask him.

[@billfinly4797]

I woulda also wanted too do together I didn't know you were into and I was not yet

[@etechjd8260]

Crap. How did you managed this one????not a single nude photo!!!!puritanism at its best

[@josephalberta1145]

Americans always say love it or leave it. It is the Americans who want to perpetuate inequality and injustice who say this. if you dont love it, change it for the better. Thats what Josephine did.

[@larry1824]

She was human and faced the nazis

[@christyleduc6132]

Who wrote this you’re jumping all over the place in the timeline which makes it completely impossible to follow. Stopped watching and found a different video that was coherent

[@johneastman1905]

Who the hell picked this man’s voice to document an interesting lady entertainer ?

[@billfinly4797]

I don't know any woman in my life by that name so it's not for me to judge

[@billfinly4797]

I am dying to know what I did

[@rubyy2668]

A Saint doesn't take of her clothes

[@ingridholm985]

You can not be a Messiah in your own country, that is why she lived on Paris. Shame on the Americans that buried their own star!

[@AnaJakobsen]

Who cares...in France was normal to be bi,only in US she was considered a sinner as black dancer...after all pentecostal church came from US ...which says it's a sin to dance...since when is a sin anyway pff

[@simoneleles5147]

🤷🏾‍♀️ or 🤷🏾‍♂️?🤔

[@billfinly4797]

Jo I'm pissed I trusted you

[@billfinly4797]

But I woulda loved if I had that jo

[@derekcrymble9085]

Neither ............Poor girl was naïve and ignorant of intent against her .

[@chaspipin5654]

The French loved her not so much in racist America especially in the 1920s.