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
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
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
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
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
I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven. — Josephine Baker Copy Share
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
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
I was learning the importance of names - having them, making them - but at the same time I sensed the dangers. Recognition was… — Josephine Baker Copy Share
We must change the system of education and instruction. Unfortunately, history has shown us that brotherhood must be learned, when it should be natural. — Josephine Baker Copy Share
You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can't go wrong. The world is behind you. — Josephine Baker Copy Share
