Jordan's Closet
- Jordan Doll
- Feb 21, 2017
- 2 min read
Whats up, guys and dolls?
I'm so excited to introduce to you "Jordan's Closet". Through my style picks, you'll get to see the various style trends and outfits of the day all chosen by me just for you. All of my styles will be named after someone I know, so be on the lookout for which of my friends I choose. I plan to make each of the style choices unique and separate from the other so you can see the individual personalities of the style.
I've been wondering how to pick and crop outfits into a post for a long time and I finally figured it out, thanks to Polyvore.
I hope you've had a wonderful Monday. Check back tomorrow for more.
And don't forget to see what's in the closet this week. GO!
Black History Lesson
Josephine Baker
A woman who was a mogul of the 1920s. Baker lived during a time of social, cultural, and political change happening in the U.S. She was known for her vast colorful performances, provocative costumes and very distinctive singing voice. Does that sound like any artists of today's culture?
Baker experienced racial controversy at a young age that stuck with her throughout her youth. It was the driving force that led her to civil activism at age 15. By 15, Baker moved to New York and was performing in Broadway Chorus lines and at the famous “Plantation Club." She was a prominent figure during the "Harlem Renaissance" a term used to sum up the movement of literature, music, art and theater associated with the African-American community. At 18, Baker had the opportunity to perform in Europe where she fell in love with the entertainment culture overseas. While living in Europe in the 1930s, she reinvented herself as not just a dancer, but as a singer too and recorded many songs. Although she gave up her U.S. citizenship in 1937, Baker was still an active African-American in the civil rights movement taking part in the U.S. In 1963, she attended the March on Washington and spoke in favor of Martin Luther King. She was the only woman to speak there. Josephine Baker left her mark in the entertainment industry. Despite discrimination from her peers and moving to Europe to continue her career, she became a global celebrity. Through her tough times as a child, she let that be the path that led her to success and she made sure her story would be told for years to come. Thank you Ms. Baker, for paving the way for many to come.
Live life,
Jordan
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