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These legendary black singers refused to perform to segregated audiences even at the expense of their career

Ama Nunoo December 19, 2019
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Josephine Baker

Notably one of the most outspoken performers who refused to perform for segregated audiences, Josephine Baker won the NAACP award for the Most Outstanding Woman of the Year title in 1951 because she refused to perform to segregated fans.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: December 19, 2019
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