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Updated: Feb 9

MLK & JB  March On
MLK & JB March On

On view now until March 25, 2025!


Come out and see the work of BBS and a dynamic group of local artists at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C.


Did you know that Josephiine Baker was the only woman to give a speech at the historic March on Washington? To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March, BBS createdd an illustrated digital piece that highlights the messages conveyed by both MLK and Josephine. Incorporating the monuments that grace the grounds of the Nation's Capital as well as Baker's former hom in Paris, this work celeebrates a moment in D.C. when people of all nationalities connected for a common cause.


Also showing are more works by myself and others that you won't want t to miss. for more information please visit. https://www.dclibrary.org/capital-connections



Come to our closing rection on February 25th from 5- 7 pm !


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Josephine Baker remains a woman to be celebrated and respected for her contributions.

As an activist, dancer, singer, universal mother and fashion icon. we are excited about

the most recent international honor she received. In our previous blog post we shared that Baker was honored with a Pantheon burial in France (posthumously).


Receently, France announced the first round of 10, 20 and 50 euro coins. Three women are featured and Josephine is among them. Baker and Marie Curie also share the honor of Pantheon burials. Josephine isthe only woman of color in the historic Pantheon mausoleum. She is possibly the only woman of color honored in France with a coin bearing her likeness. For this reason, and many more, we celebrate Josephine Baker this Women's History Month!


Pictured abov above: the new coin, Pantheon image,, France's stamps and the U.S. postage stamp.















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Josephine Baker was honored in Paris on November 30, 2021 with a spectacular ceremony that was attended by thousands. Stay tuned for further posts where we will share links from

the event.


Since BBS could not attend the Paris event, we spoke with Dr. Steven Lewis from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Mr. Lewis is the Curator of

Music and Performing Arts at the museum. We had a lively conversation to celebrate

Josephine's honor. The entire video can be viewed here. Also, if you are in DC, please

be sure to visit and see the floor to ceiling image of Josephine and everything the museum has to offer.


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