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Quote by Josephine Baker

“The white imagination is sure something when it comes to blacks.”

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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

“One day I realized I was living in a country where I was afraid to be black. It was only a country for white people. Not black. So I left. I had been suffocating in the United States... A lot of us left, not because we wanted to leave, but because we couldn't stand it anymore... I felt liberated in Paris.”

People Country States Wanted Left Felt Black White United United States One Day I Realized Paris Liberated Suffocating

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“I think they must mix blood, otherwise the human race is bound to degenerate. Mixing blood is marvelous. It makes strong and intelligent men. It takes away tired spirits.”

Thinking Men Humans Spirit Strong Race Blood Intelligent Tired Bounds Human Race Marvelous Mixing Degenerates Intelligent Man

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“I have two loves: my country and Paris.”

Two Country Paris Two Loves

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“I have never really been a great artist. I have been a human being that has loved art, which is not the same thing. But I have loved and believed in art and the idea of universal brotherhood so much, that I have put everything I have into them, and I have been blessed.”

Humans Has Beens Art Ideas Artist Human Beings Universal Blessed Brotherhood Great Art Great Artist

Author:Josephine Baker