My people have a country of their own to go to if they choose... Africa... but, this America belongs to them just as much as it does to any of the white race... in some ways even more so, because they gave the sweat of their brow and their blood in slavery so that many parts of America could become prosperous and recognized in the world.
Josephine BakerA violinist had a violin, a painter his palette. All I had was myself. I was the instrument that I must care for.
Josephine BakerHe was my cream, and I was his coffee - And when you poured us together, it was something.
Josephine Baker