Black Betty Boop: Baby Esther

Vixen: Black Beauty and Pop Culture by @TheVixenMemoirs

Feb 16, 202228:06Arts

Today's episode talks about the short (or was it?) life of Esther 'Baby Esther' Jones, the young black singer, dancer, and entertainer who was the inspiration behind the iconic Betty Boop character. Instag...

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