Smoke in Mirrors: Josephine Baker (w/Candace Maxwell)
Now In Color
English - June 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsComedy History comedy history storytelling conversational education poc representation Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Note: This episode was recorded at the end of February 2020, a few days before COVID-19 was reported in the United States.
CW: Hate speech regarding anti-Blackness in Josephine Baker's life is used in this episode.
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Let's travel back in time to the Roaring Twenties. Candace Maxwell (as seen on Netflix, STARZ, and the CW) tells the story behind the glitz & glamour of Josephine Baker, an actress, singer, dancer, social activist, and war hero. We discuss the difficulties of the entertainment industry, following your dreams, and what we can learn from Josephine Baker's legacy.
Music: Magic - Yung Kartz; Blue Skies - Josephine Baker; You Drive Me Crazy - Josephine Baker