The hate directed against the colored people here in St. Louis has always given me a sad feeling… How can you expect the world to believe in you and respect your preaching of democracy when you yourself treat your colored brothers as you do? — Josephine Baker
Tags: #Respect, #Democracy, #Hate, #JosephineBaker, #French, #Dancer
Mini who’s who:
Josephine Baker : French Dancer
Born: June 3, 1906
Died: April 12, 1975