. ♪ and joy.sents bravery, freedom, >>his is the breakout performance of the legd josephine baker. >> she was dancing the charleston in france. nobody knew about this dance. >> 1920's paris had never seen anything quite like it. >> feeding into this whole idea of the exoticism of africa that the french held. >> she took racist cliches, she laughed at them, and then she used them for her own ends. from this moment, josephine baker would be catapulted to fame to become the world's first black superstar. >> [speaking foreign language] >> [speaking foreign language] >> [speaking foreign language] >> [speaking foreign language] >> in this special program, brian brilliant baker tells us what it was like to be the child of one of the most famous performers of the century. she was also a war hero and civil rights activist. nearly 50 years after her death, josephine baker is being honored with a monument to celebrate french icons. >> when did you realize how famous your mother was? >> when i was a kid, i realized she was famous. when i was an adult, i realized she was famous and courageous. sh

josephine baker was born in st. louis in 1906 as an 11-year-old she was witnessed racial -- witnessed racial violence firsthand when white mobs attacked east st. louis illinois, killing as many 150 black sidents. at t age of 19, baker moved to france to escape racism home. soon she became a supersr on stage and on screen. in 1951, she returned to the u.s. on tour but refus to play fosegregatedudiences she was then blacklisted after being accused of having ties to the communist party. in 1963, she flew in from paris to speak at the march on washington. the only woman. josephine baker died in 1975 but her legacy lives on. the induction ceremony for josephine baker comes at a time when racism is on the rise in france. earlier this week, the far right xenophobic writer and pundit eric zemmour announced he would run for president in april's election. he has been described as "the most extreme voice of french racism today." zemmour has repeatedly attacked islam, immigrants the left. , and the left. he has been charged wit

josephine baker was born in st. louis in 1906 as an 11-year-old she was witnessed racial -- witnessed racial violence firsthand when white mobs attacked east st. louis illinois, killing as many 150 black sidents. at t age of 19, baker moved to france to escape racism home. soon she became a supersr on stage and on screen. in 1951, she returned to the u.s. on tour but refusedo play for gregatedudiences. she was then blacklisted after being accused of having ties to the communist party. in 1963, she flew in from paris to speak at the march on washington. the only woman. josephine baker died in 1975 but her legacy lives on. the induction ceremony for josephine baker comes at a time when racism is on the rise in france. earlier this week, the far right xenophobic writer and pundit eric zemmour announced he would run for president in april's election. he has been described as "the most extreme voice of french racism today." zemmour has repeatedly attacked islam, immigrants the left. , and the left. he has been charged wi

at the request of her family, josephine baker's body will remain in monica where she was buried. this coffin contained soil from 3 places close to her heart. the us monaco and france. nadine baba al jazeera ah this time next year kata will be hosting the faith felt world comp and in preparation. the goals nation is hosting the fee for arab camp. as a way to test the infrastructure that will be used in 2022. cause i kicked off a campaign with a one new win over by rain in a newly built stadium that was been fighting for the 1st time. and richardson was there. the, in just under a year's time catalyst elevate, stadium will host the opening match of the 2022 world cup. a game that will also see the home team on footballs biggest stage for the 1st time. the official opening of the stadium came on day one of the arab cup, but many friends were already counting down to the big kickoff next november how may i may tighten today. got to we've got our see, you know, 1020 to the whole countries excited. you can see everyone's coming. we're all ready to celebrate. the more that is today than

like our val, connecticut, josephine baker would represent all the fantasies at that era. it was a very colonialist attitude towards her, a very condescending view, but not as racist as what she known in the united states. and that's why she tolerated his attitude and played with a, with a casual. she was part of the whole generation of people who moved to france. they were black, but they were also american. so they were in a higher position than the africans or the west indians, who also lived by the thousands in france. baker went on to tour europe and appear in movies. but world war 2 changed everything. now a french citizen baker worked for the resistance using her performance as a cover to spy on the nazis and even italian dictator, mussolini. she'd eventually become a left tenant in a female group of pilots under general de gaulle. she remained loyal to the goal even during the upheaval of the 1968 protests. after the war, baker got involved in anti racist politics. she was the only woman to speak at the 1963 march on washington, d. c. where martin luther king deliv

like our val, connecticut, josephine baker would represent all the fantasies of that era. it was a very colonialist attitude towards her, a very condescending view, but not as racist is what she known in the united states. and that's why she tolerated his attitude and played with a, with a casual. she was part of the whole generation of people who moved to france. they were black, but they were also american. so they were in a higher position than the africans or the west indians, who also lived by the thousands in france. baker went on to tour europe and appear in movies. but world war 2 changed everything. now a french citizen baker worked for the resistance using her performance as a cover to spy on the nazis and even italian dictator, mussolini. she'd eventually become a left tenant in a female group of pilots under general de gaulle. she remained loyal to the goal even during the upheaval of the 1968 protests. after the war, baker got involved in anti racist politics. she was the only woman to speak at the 1963 march on washington, d. c. where martin luther king deliv

the american born and activist josephine baker takes her place amongst the heroes of france, her adopted home. ♪ >> welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the omicron strain of covid was already in europe over a week ago, before it was identified in south africa. tests carried out in the netherlands showed two people who tested positive were infected with the variant. south african officials raised the alarm on november 24. it raises questions about how quickly the latest variant is spreading. medical officials around the world are scrambling to find out if the vaccines we have can stop us getting sick. we have the latest. >> as the omicron strain continues to spread around the world, with cases around europe, canada, and now in japan, the question is how effective will the existing vaccines be against it? the answer, according to the boss of moderna, which produces one of the most widely used jabs, is not as effective. seven months, there is no word whether it is the same level we had with delta. he added i think it is going to be a material drop, i just don't know

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anchor: french american artist josephine baker has become the first black woman to enter france's pantheon mausoleum. the special ceremony with president macron calling her a fighter for the liberty of all. correspondent: a hugely symbolic moment. josephine baker becomes the first black woman and only the sixth woman ever to be admitted to the pantheon in paris. ♪ correspondent: the french president pay tribute to a woman who defied huge challenges. >> josephine baker fought so many battles with freedom, lightness, and love. dazzling beat -- dazzlingly beautiful in a century full of distractions, she made the right choice at every stage. she could always separate light from dark and nothing was preordained. correspondent: she was born in missouri in 1906 but by 14, she was in new york dancing in musicals. in 1925, the move to paris where she would start at the champs-elysees theater. she made headlines for her routines, appearing topless, something that attracted criticism from anti-colonial activists. >> josephine baker would represent all of the fantasies of that era. it was a colonial

josephine baker, adored by paris a century ago, was the star of france again today. her symbolic coffin made its way towards the pantheon carrying handfuls of earth from the four corners of her life — paris, missouri, monaco, where she's buried, and the village in france where she raised her children. translation: you're entering. our pantheon because you loved france and you showed the way. born american, at heart, there's no—one more french than you. baker crossed the atlantic to escape segregation. in paris, she found fame with audiences hungry for american idols, using her celebrity to fight racism and pass messages for the french resistance during the second world war. this is one of the greatest honours france can bestow — a seat in the resting place of its national heroes. josephine baker is the first black woman to be honoured here, a member of france's wartime resistance movement and a lifelong campaigner against racism. that campaign shaped herfamily, too. baker adopted 12 children from around the world, calling it her rainbow tribe. these children re

who do you josephine baker also celebrated the last evening of her life. here it was the last big soiree presided over by the shamay family lady lou, calling of her del, had you need your living vicar, we held the last enough josephine baker who died the next day. i right don't have a camera, a funeral was held at. lemme delane gizzard of and then oh, no fool. we had lots and lots of artists. she's so actress. cecilia saw her, came down the stairs and ask it, i look good doing that. i shall do. 03. 0, lots of art. it was asti, so she liber he stole now, boasts one of the largest hotel, wine sellers in france. almost 100000 bottles are stored here. 85 percent of them are french wines. some 15 years ago, liberally stole began producing its own house wine and has a mast quite a collection. so marie bow now never always finds just the right vintage to go with every meal served at the epicure restaurant. even equally janay wasn't averse to a glass or 2 and are even gum. we started them, of course la. best all had a wine cellar bag then though it didn't have as

rage is josephine baker, the daughter of a washer woman. >> reporter: josephine baker grew up poor in the slums of st. louis. as a young dancer, she made it as far as new york and then beyond with an american vaudeville show to paris in 1927. ♪♪ >> reporter: at the time, segregation and racism limited opportunities for black performers in america. but in france, there was at least some legal segregation. baker rocketed to fame across europe with her exuberant style, and a then scandalous dance wearing only a tiny skirt. on stage, she was playing to a racial trove, but in life, she was impossible to stereotype. professor and biographer benetta jules-rosette. >> in addition to her performing, she is a business woman. she has a hair cream called "baker fix." her picture is going on actual bananas because of her banana skirt. not only is she a musical star, a movie star, but she is an entrepreneur. >> reporter: and, believe it or not, a spy, working with the french against the nazis in world war ii. >> she could also fly a plane. so she was actually an air force pilot. ♪♪ >> repor

performer and civil rights activist josephine baker is making history again. the legendary singer and dancer is receiving the highest honor in france, nearly half a century after her death. elaine cobb has this story from paris. >> reporter: the revered voice of josephine baker echoed through the famous monument in streets around. 46 years after her death, baker has become the first black woman, first performer, and the first american to receive a place here. well baker's body was buried in monaco, a coffin filled with soil from there, the u.s., and france was carried to the crypt. the president called baker an exceptional figure who embodies the french spirit. born in st. louis, missouri i'm a bigger shot to start them on the stage in the 1930s. especially in france, where she moved in 1925 to escape racism and segregation in america. she later married a frenchman, and in world war ii mother french government recruited her as a spy. her fame served her well, as she was able to pass coded messages in her sheet music, and giving baker's france's highest honor i

josephine baker, adored by paris a century ago, was the star of france again today. her symbolic coffin made its way towards the pantheon carrying handfuls of earth from the four corners of her life — paris, missouri, monaco, where she�*s buried, and the village in france where she raised her children. translation: you're entering. our pantheon because you loved france and you showed the way. born american, at heart, there�*s no—one more french than you. baker crossed the atlantic to escape segregation. in paris, she found fame with audiences hungry for american idols, using her celebrity to fight racism and pass messages for the french resistance during the second world war. this is one of the greatest honours france can bestow — a seat in the resting place of its national heroes. josephine baker is the first black woman to be honoured here, a member of france�*s wartime resistance movement and a lifelong campaigner against racism. that campaign shaped herfamily, too. baker adopted 12 children from around the world, calling it her rainbow tribe. these ch

josephine baker, adored by paris a century ago, was the star of france again today. her symbolic coffin made its way towards the pantheon carrying handfuls of earth from the four corners of her life — paris, missouri, monaco, where she's buried, and the village in france where she raised her children. translation: you're entering. our pantheon because you loved france and you showed the way. born american, at heart, there's no—one more french than you. baker crossed the atlantic to escape segregation. in paris, she found fame with audiences hungry for american idols, using her celebrity to fight racism and pass messages for the french resistance during the second world war. this is one of the greatest honours france can bestow — a seat in the resting place of its national heroes. josephine baker is the first black woman to be honoured here, a member of france's wartime resistance movement and a lifelong campaigner against racism. that campaign shaped herfamily, too. baker adopted 12 children from around the world, calling it her rainbow tribe. these children re

josephine baker also celebrated the last evening of her life. here it was the last big soiree presided over by the shamay family lady lou, paula favorite del need. you need your living liquor. we held the last dinner for josephine baker who died the next day, or i don't have a, a funeral was held at. lemme delane gizzard of a then. oh, no book who had lots and lots of artists. she was so actress, cecilia. so her came down the stairs and ask it, i look good doing that a shall do a 3 year. lots of antics asti. so she liber he stole now, boasts one of the largest hotel, wine sellers in france. almost 100000 bottles are stored here. 85 percent of them are french wines some 15 years ago, liberally stole began producing its own house wine and has a mast quite a collection. somali, a bell now never always finds just the right vintage to go with every meal served at the epicure restaurant. even equally janay wasn't averse to a glass or 2 or you mean gum we started them of course le best or had a wine cellar bag then though it didn't have as many bottles

. >>> legendary singer and dancer josephine baker is the first black woman, rather, and first american to receive france's highest honor. during a ceremony yesterday in paris, baker was inducted into the pantheon, a ceremonial coffin was carried into the mausoleum. baker, who died in 1975, is buried in monaco. she moved to france in 1925 to escape racism and segregation in the u.s. and became a french e as a civirights activ ny person such as josephine baker is good news in many ways. >> french president emmanuel macron said baker was a woman who defended humankind. >>> los angeles lakers star lebron james has entered the nba's covid health and safety protocols. the lakers did not say if james had tested positive for covid, but he missed last night's game against the sacramento kings. in september, he said he had been vaccinated. if james did test positive, he could be away from the lakers for as many as ten days. he could return sooner if he receives two negative covid tests within 24 hours. >>> and if you're going to be in las vegas for a part of next year, you'll have plenty of oppo

powering possibilities. ♪ >>> finally tonight, 46 years after her keth, josephine baker is breaking down more barriers. ♪ france today inducting the entertainer turned french resistance fighting and civil rights artist into the pan though yom in paris, the country's mausoleum to hero. baker the first performing artist, first black woman, and first american to be so honored. president macron saying, deep down there was no one more french than you. or more american. that's "nightline." see you right back here tomorrow, same time.

. >>> the 1920s icon josephine baker becoming the first black woman inducted into france's pantheon it's the nation's highest honor. military officers carried a symbolic casket along a red carpet to the pantheon monument in paris today, her music and photos in the backdrop kelley cobiella with a look at how french officials are honoring her. >> reporter: she was the world's first black superstar, edgy, sexy and hugely talented josephine baker, born and raised in missouri, became a household name in the 20s. she spent her life breaking down barriers of exclusion. this risque and controversial dance in a skirt made of bananas. baker's public life made her a wildly popular star. her private life, much of it spent at this remote french castle, made her a hero. it was her refuge and family home this is baker's eldest adoptive son who grew up here. >> did she dance in this >> reporter: now a museum showcasing baker's elaborate costumes and most prized possessions. france's highest military medals were awarded for her secret work fighting the nazis in world war ii was she a spy? >> she was. >>

not key cards. josephine baker stayed here time and again she spent many happy years in paris from the 1920s, all the way through to the 1970s. ah, the sweet, named after her recalls the years when american tourists descended on paris and droves aboard large crew ships like the more atanya or the queen married they arrived at the ports of lava and chapel, bringing with them lots of spending money and an irrepressible love. of life they travelled on to the french capital to enjoy pleasures forbidden to them in their homeland. for example, the consumption of alcohol. prohibition drove americans to explore the nightly of paris. over half a century later, liberally stole dedicated this small swimming pool shaped like a ship to the memory of that american clientele. ah, the days of the american craze and full guest books ended abruptly and 1929 with the great stock market crash. ah, and i live, recollect, she's developed enough like on trees. the crisis of 1929. the great depression which began in the us with black thursday, only reached europe a little later. you don't like on trees to poo

josephine baker, born and raised in missouri, became a household name in the '20s a dancer, singer, and civil rights activist who spent her life breaking down barriers of exclusion, using her talent to make statements. like this risque and controversial dance in a skirt made of bananas. baker's public life made her a wildly popular star. her private life much of it spent at this remote french castle, made her a here hero it was her refuge and her family home baker's eldest adopted soon grew up here. >> did she dance in this >> that's it >> reporter: now a museum showcasing baker's elaborate costumes and her most prized possessions of all france's highest military medals the legion of honor and medal of the resistance were awarded for her secret work fighting the nazis in world war ii was she a spy? >> she was >> she was very brave. >> for her, no she was giving back. >> reporter: but in the u.s. she said she faced hostility and racism at new york's stork club in 1951 ignored for an hour. american actress grace kelly saw it all and walked out in solidarity the future princess of monaco a

josephine baker is the first black woman at first american to receive the honor. this came on the same day that far right xenophobic writer and pundit announced he would run for president. he has repeatedly attacked islam, immigrants on the left and relied on his usual racist talking points in a video announcing his candidacy. >> you have not moved yet feel like you're no longer at home. you have not left her country, but it is as if your country has left you. you feel like you are a foreigner in your own country. you are exiled from within. amy: back in the united states group of democratic lawmakers , a held a news conference tuesday amid the outrage over anti-muslim attacks by congressmember lauren boebert and other republicans against congressmember ilhan omar. omar again called on republican leadership to hold party members accountable for their dangerous rhetoric. >> the truth is is that islamophobia pervades our culture, our politics, and even policy decisions. cable news hosts, leading politicians in the republican party routinely espouse hateful rhetoric

at the request of her family, josephine bakers body will remain in monaco where she was buried. this coffin contained soil from 3 places close to her heart. the us, monaco, and france. nadine baba al jazeera. ah, hello, are you what challenges here? and these are the top stories this alum, scotland and the netherlands have confirmed omi chrome was in europe before south africa alerted the world health organization last week. that chancel authorities say they have to take to the new car of 19, very and into samples from november. 19th south career is reporting a new daily record of nearly 5200 corona virus cases. it's strange health care system has prompted the government to shelves, plans to further relax restrictions is also imposed travel bands from several countries to stop the spread of the only con variance dr. alice 10 ease and in tennis at ms. maybe women's hospital. she says. busy the worsening situation is concerning. over night we had news of the 1st suspected cases of the i'm a con variant. of course, this is a huge concern for south korea because unfortunately we put

after her keth, josephine baker is breaking down more barriers. ♪ france today inducting the entertainer turned french resistance fighting and civil rights artist into the pan though yom in paris, the country's mausoleum to hero. baker the first performing artist, first black woman, and first american to be so honored. president macron saying, deep down there was no one more french than you. or more american. that's "nightline." see you right back here tomorrow, same time. for the omicron variant. the delaying of the easing of restrictions. >> so-called grinch spots. the online compe compe compe coe it means for customers. >> community members in the north bay are giving back by giving away christmas trees to families in need. details in my story. >> i'm tracking -- tracking record warmth. details in the accuweather forecast. abc 7 news at 11:00 starts right now. ♪ >> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. dan: as omicron continues to spread and raise concern around the world, officials in the bay area say they are getting prepared for its po

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. >>> dancer josephine baker has been inducted, the first american, first black woman and first performing artist to receive that honor. ♪ the st. louis-born expatriate was a sensation after the first world war, dancing and singing her way across the stages of paris. she went on to become a spy for the allies during world war ii, a civil rights activist in the '50s and the '60s. and a fierce advocate for adoption, raising 12 adopted children. she is one of only 80 people who have ever been inducted into the pantheon. her body remains buried in monaco, so following tradition, her pantheon coffin contains handfuls of earth from places meaningful in her life. >> what a life. >> that's amazing, right? >> of all the things -- >> one of those things is remarkable. she did all of them. >> incredible. >> thanks for joining us. i'm christine romans. >> i'm laura jarrett. "new day" is next. the servicenow platform will make it just, flow. whether it's finding ways to help you serve your customers, orchestrating a safe return to the office... wait. an office? what's an office? or solving a workplac

and the late josephine baker, famed entertainer, french resistance member, and civil rights advocate, was inducted into the pantheon in paris today. she is the first black woman and first american-born recipient of france's highest honor. military officers carried a symbolic empty coffin to the mausoleum. baker's remains are interred in monaco, where she was living at the time of her death in 1975 still to come on the "newshour," the supreme court prepares to hear a major abortion case. theranos founder elizabeth holmes on the stand. how a los angeles artist draws attention to undertold stories using murals. plus much more. ♪ >> this is the pbs newshour from w eta studios in washington and in the west, from the walter cronkite school of journalism at arizona state university. judy: congress is back, and facing a high stakes december on capitol hill. funding for the federal government runs out on friday, and lawmakers are scrambling to avoid a shutdown. on top of that, senate democrats have a long to-do list of items to pass before the holidays, including president biden's build back

. >> i rise in celebration of josephine baker, daughter of harlem, beloved in france, who made history yesterday. she became a bridge between france and the united states, especially in the fight against discrimination. she was an artist, a civil rights leader, a world war ii resistance fighter, shining bright both on stage and off of it. mr. espaillat: she was the first on stage, first in the movies, first black woman to break the rules and shatter tblases ceilings. yesterday she became another first. first american born, first black woman and entertainer to be indoesn'ted into the french pantheon. she joins nearly 80 luminaries in paris, in this paris monument where she'll continue to be a bright light for all of us. i commend the french people, president macron, thank you for keeping the legacy of josephine baker alive. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition in. >> madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: w