Born Freda Josephine McDonald on June 3rd, 1906 in St Louis, Missouri. She was fluent in French and English and is pictured here singing the tune "Haiti, tu es mon seul paradis" (Haiti, you are my only paradise) in the 1934 film "Zou Zou" where she is depicted as a caged bird longing to return to her beloved island. #JosephineBaker #BlackPearl #BronzeVenus #CreoleGoddess #JosephineBaker #Singer #Dancer #Fearless #Iconic #Happy111thBirthday #PioneerWoman #FirstBlackSuperstar #KnowYourMagic