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Americans, the eyes of the world are upon you. 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
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"Americans, the eyes of the world are upon you. 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?"
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Americans, the eyes of the world are upon you. 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

About Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker was a Dancer from United States (1906–1975).

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This quote is attributed to Josephine Baker, a Dancer from United States.
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Josephine Baker lived from 1906 – 1975.
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