Josephine Baker Shocked the World With Her Sexual Conquests

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Did you know that Josephine Baker served as a spy in World War II and that she had a pet cheetah named Chiquita that often performed with her on stage? ▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Baker's Childhood And Teen Years 02:32 - A New Life In Paris 03:45 - Her Sexual Conquests Were Legendary 04:55 - Baker's Unusual Pets 05:24 - Josephine The Spy 08:10 - Outro Like this content? Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/factsverse?sub_confirmation=1 Or, watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkXAntdjbcSKgHx6EQVOwNKVz1cR2hKV Born on June 3, 1906, Josephine Baker grew up in a fairly impoverished household in St Louis, Missouri. To help raise money to support her family, Baker would perform on the streets. Little did she know, someday she would be one of the most successful black artists of her day. She first built up her career during the Harlem Renaissance. Once she had made her way to Paris, she thrived as a civil rights activist, multi-talented performer, and even a French spy during the second World War. Baker made a name for herself as a dancer, singer, and actress. France allowed her to reach to the stars without the constraints of the systemic racism that she grew up in. Clearly, Baker was in a league of her own. She had this kind of raw, unabated sex appeal and wasn't afraid to flaunt it. Join Facts Verse as we explore how she shocked the world with her sexual conquests while winning over a legion of adoring fans, overcoming stereotypes, and knocking down walls In the process. Josephine Baker Shocked the World With Her Sexual Conquests