Josephine Baker: Artist and Activist

Join us for an evening in partnership with the Griot Museum of Black History to celebrate Josephine Baker through dance performances by Heather Beal, Antonio Douthit-Boyd, Ashleyliane Dance Company, and the Best Dance and Talent Center.

On November 30, 2021, the world-famous artist, activist, and humanist Josephine Baker (1906-1975), who was born in St. Louis, will receive one of France’s highest honors: re-burial at the Panthéon, the mausoleum for the country’s most distinguished citizens. In conjunction with this honor, “The Land on Which We Dance: Reclaiming the Spaces of Black Dance in St. Louis,” a Divided City Research Working Group, is co-sponsoring two events to honor Ms. Baker here in her hometown. Both are free and open to the public, but advanced registration requested.

Tuesday, November 30, 4-6pm
Celebrating Josephine Baker
Graham Chapel, Washington University in St. Louis

Friday, December 3, 7-8:30pm
Josephine Baker: Artist and Activist
Emerson Performance Center, Harris-Stowe State University, 3031 Laclede Avenue