“...It looked very different from the Statue of Liberty, but what did that matter? What was the good of having the statue without the liberty, the freedom to go where one chose if one was held back by one's color? No, I preferred the Eiffel Tower, which made no promises." ~ Josephine Baker, once she had seen the Eiffel Tower”
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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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