Often called the Beyoncé of the 1920s, Josephine Baker lived a dozen lives in her time on earth. The African American singer made France her home, rising to stardom for her legendary dance moves, sultry voice, and vaudeville humor. But why doesn’t history talk more about the “Black Pearl” of Paris? From her maneater reputation to her time as a secret agent, it’s high time to revisit the jaw-dropping life of Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker Facts1. She Made People Go BananasJosephine Baker is probably most associated with her golden banana-skirted dance, the “Danse Sauvage.” Beyond the fashion …