Today, France is paying homage to Josephine Baker, the African-American dancer, singer, actress from St Louis who made her fame in France. Baker was more than just a successful entertainer. During the German occupation of France in World War 2, she joined the French resistance. Now, 46 years after her death, she is being enshrined today in the Pantheon of Paris, joining other French heroes. She will be represented in the Pantheon by a cenotaph.
-France Bleu
Actually, the ceremony is symbolic. Baker's remains are staying in Monaco since her family has refused exhumation.
Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald. In 1925, she went to France, where she became hugely successful.
Today's article from France Bleu has several photographs of the ceremony as well as live stream video.
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