Josephine Baker (Part 2)

In the second part of their Josephine Baker series, the hosts of "The History Chicks" delve into Baker's complex life, covering her return to the United States and the racism she encountered, which fueled her activism. They detail her service as a spy for France during World War II and her efforts to create a racially integrated family by adopting twelve children. The hosts discuss Baker's financial struggles, her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and her eventual comeback as a performer in Paris. They also touch on her relationships, including her marriages and a peculiar long-distance romance, ending with her death and legacy as a performer, activist, and mother.