Josephine Baker Was A Freedom Fighter: Black History Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know
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Meg Butler
Eartha Kitt Was The Beyonce Of Her Time
Earth Kitt was one of the first mega-stars of her day (of any race). Eartha Kitt used her fame to become an activist. She fought for the rights of African-Americans and stood publicly against the war in Vietnam — a position that got her blacklisted and forced her to perform overseas for several years.
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