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Jewel Is Back With The R&B and Folk-Influenced "Freewheelin' Woman," Her First Album in 7 Years ...
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(Music)
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... for it!
J: Nina Simone. Odetta. Josephine Baker.
What were we saying? Tour this summer? I finished a book, too. I haven’t sold it yet. I’m still working on that. But Eckhart Tolle was my first editor, ...
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Created on 02 May 2022
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Doctors Marian Croak and Patricia Bath Are the First Black Women Inducted into The National Inventors Hall Of Fame, And Yeah, It's About Time
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(Feminism)
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Josephine Baker, First Black Superstar of the Silver Screen, Makes Her Criterion Channel Debut In Featured Collection
How Sarah Baartman’s hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment ...
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Created on 30 September 2021
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Josephine Baker, First Black Superstar of the Silver Screen, Makes Her Criterion Channel Debut In Featured Collection
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In its latest curated collection, the Criterion Channel highlights the work of the “Queen of Paris” herself, Josephine Baker. The actress, dancer, activist, and French Resistance hero was born in St. ...
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Created on 13 September 2021
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10 Famous Bisexual Women from The Past to Know Now For BiVisibility
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(Feminism)
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... of her life. In addition, Woolf’s husband Leonard Woolf was reportedly bisexual as well.
2. Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture in Siren of ...
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Created on 05 October 2020
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A Brief History Of Flappers, Some Of The Original Rule-Breakers
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(Style)
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A. L. Mencken first popularized the word "flapper" in a 1915 essay for The Smart Set. His take: “She is opposed to the double standard of morality… She seldom blushes; it is impossible to shock her… ...
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Created on 24 July 2019
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The Unbelievable True Story Of Mata Hari, The Original Femme Fatale
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(Living)
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... on F Yeah History and is reprinted here with permission.
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This Comic Book Shows Why The Story Of Mata Hari Is More Relevant Than Ever
Joséphine Baker: Secret Agent Woman
How China' ...
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Created on 19 April 2019
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“Brazen” Brings Little-Known Stories Of Rebel Ladies To Life
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(Books)
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... names—Josephine Baker, Hedy Lamarr, Nelly Bly—but the majority of the comics focus on little-known rebel ladies of both the past and the present, from ancient Greek gynecologist Agnodice to Afghan rapper ...
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Created on 14 May 2018
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This Comic Book Shows Why The Story Of Mata Hari Is More Relevant Than Ever
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(Living)
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... in 1905, via Wikimedia Commons
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Josephine Baker: Secret Agent Woman
"DC Super Hero Girls" Brings Women-Centered Comics To Young Readers
La Borinqueña Is The Puerto Rican Superhero ...
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Created on 16 March 2018
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Week Of Women: March 2-8, 2018
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(Entertainment)
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... Donofrio, Martha Frankel, Abigail Thomas and others. Out now. Read an excerpt here.
Brazen by Penelope Bagieu Graphic novelist Penelope Bagieu celebrates rebellious women of history like Josephine ...
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Created on 01 March 2018
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How The Harlem Renaissance Woke Up America
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(Entertainment)
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... debut (including the incredible Josephine Baker!). The musical revolved around a mayoral election (of course!), but the politics wasn’t confined to the stage.
Shuffle Along took off, engaging with ...
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Created on 13 November 2017
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Vogue Uses Yellowface To Prove Once Again They Don't Understand Diversit
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(Feminism)
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... of white models in black face. In 2013, Vogue Netherlands also featured a white model in blackface and textured wigs, supposedly as a tribute to Josephine Baker. In 2014, Vogue Italia featured white models ...
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Created on 15 February 2017
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8 Rad Women Who Have Changed History
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(Feminism)
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... artistic subject, were boundary breaking innovations, a fact not acknowledged until Latina and feminist artists began to celebrate her work in the 1980s.
4. Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker was ...
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Created on 06 October 2016
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The Burlesque Movie We've All Been Waiting For Is Coming And We Have The Scoo
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(Movies)
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... Tribe is set to be released in 2017. There is no official date yet, so stay tuned! Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.
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22 Josephine Baker Photos And Quotes To Celebrate Her Legacy ...
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Created on 09 August 2016
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Sunflower Bean On Touring, DIY Living, And Their Future 'Career-Killing Noise Record': BUST Intervie
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(Music)
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Ju: TV sets, stereos, lots of things. I wish I could just break it into working but that’s not how life works. What are you gonna do?
Photo Credit: House of Vans
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22 Josephine Baker ...
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Created on 19 June 2016
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10 Funny Father's Day Gifts for the Raddest of Dad
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(Living)
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It’s that time of year again; the oh-so-blessed time of year when supposedly high-end grilling supplies, bacon-scented candles, and those tired t-shirts that proclaim whoever is wearing them is, in fact, ...
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Created on 15 June 2016
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Fight Fat-Phobia With These Rad Fatty Merit Badges
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(Entertainment)
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... the February/March print edition of BUST Magazine. Subscribe today! More from BUST
‘Plus Size Women Shouldn’t Do Yoga?’ This Video Proves All The Stereotypes Wrong
Joséphine Baker: Secret Agent ...
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Created on 04 February 2016
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Joséphine Baker: Secret Agent Woman
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(Entertainment)
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In the 1920s and 30s, Joséphine Baker was an international superstar, known for her daring dances and exotic costumes. But during World War II she performed her greatest role yet: Spy.
Onstage at ...
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Created on 21 January 2016
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Our Latest Issue Featuring Ellie Kemper & Kim Gordon Out Now!
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(General)
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... out! (Hint: leggings, rings, cat shoes... and flowers, duh.)
- We put together a thoroughly researched (you're welcome) vape guide for cannabis usage.
- Did you know Josephine Baker was more than an artist ...
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Created on 26 March 2015
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Apr/May 2015
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(Magazine)
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... the life of a stock model, a thrilling expose on Josephine Baker's secret life as a spy, and real talk from Hollywood badass Amber Tamblyn.
Table of Contents April/May 2015
FEATURES
UNBREAKABLE! ...
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Created on 24 March 2015
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This Photo Series Features A Little Girl Dressed Up As Black Heroines And It's Amazin
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(Arts)
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... the military. She also became the highest ranking black woman in history.
Josephine Baker was an exotic dancer, a French spy during WWII, and one of the most prominent people to speak alongside Martin ...
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Created on 12 March 2015