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“I ran away from St. Louis, and then I ran away from the United States, because of that terror of discrimination.”

Quote by Josephine Baker

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Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker, born on June 3, 1906, was a renowned jazz dancer, singer, and actress from France. She is best known for her unique dance style and anti-racism stance, and is considered one of the most influential cultural figures of the 20th century. more

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