Josephine Baker (2/2) – Zwischen Spionage und Rampenlicht
Summary
This episode of "Was bisher geschah" covers Josephine Baker’s life from 1939 onwards, detailing her work as a French Resistance spy during WWII and her subsequent fight against racial segregation in the USA. The hosts discuss her adoption of twelve children from diverse backgrounds to create her "Rainbow Tribe" in France, illustrating her commitment to universalism. The narrative highlights her political activism, including her role in the 1963 March on Washington, and her symbolic entombment in the Pantheon in 2021.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Josephine Baker's entombment in the Pantheon
Recap: Josephine Baker's rise to fame and early life
WWII: Baker's work as a spy for the French Resistance
Post-war: Health crisis and the 'Rainbow Family' project
Civil Rights: Fighting segregation in the USA and MLK
Les Milandes: The utopian family estate and financial ruin
Final years: Bankruptcy, comeback show, and death
Legacy: State funeral and symbolic significance
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