He was my cream, and I was his coffee - And when you poured us together, it was something. — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I have walked into the palaces of kings and queens and into the houses of presidents. And much more. But I could not walk into a hotel in America and get a cup of coffee, and that made me mad. — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
Americans, the eyes of the world are upon you. How can you expect the world to believe in you and respect your preaching of… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I think they must mix blood, otherwise the human race is bound to degenerate. Mixing blood is marvelous. It makes strong and intelligent men.… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than the skin tone, when religion is seen uniquely as a way to speak… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I remember when Lindbergh arrived in Paris, I was one of the first persons to know about his landing, because as the French people… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
One day I realized I was living in a country where I was afraid to be black. It was only a country for white… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven. — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
The hate directed against the colored people here in St. Louis has always given me a sad feeling... How can you expect the world… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
The hate directed against the colored people here in St. Louis has always given me a sad feeling because when I was a little… — Josephine Baker Copy Share Image
