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What People are Saying about Honoring Josephine Baker:
When signing the petition, people were asked, why do they think signing to honor Josephine Baker with an Oscar in 2023 is important. This is what they said:
”I am a huge fan of Josephine Baker and I believe that she deserves to be recognized for her incredible talent and contributions to society.
Gabriella
”This recognition is long overdue and well deserved.
Laurie
”I am a big fan and she is very deserving.
Richard L.
”This is a much needed honor and I hope that this petition helps to procure it.
Jennifer
”Joséphine Baker well deserves this recognition for her artistic talent,her humanistic actions and her important service to France, among many other accomplishments.
Micheline
Please, do the only right thing.
”I remember reading and seeing a picture about Ms. Baker and her triumphs and struggles, and it impressed upon me how much fortitude and dignity she had dealing with that.
Michael
”I love Josephine.
Phara
”She deserves recognition for her hard work and achievements.
Tammy
”Josephine Baker is an important pat of international history entertainment, political and human rights.
Cheryl ann
”Josephine Baker is an icon.
Roxie
”Here is a video telling why/my reasoning plus she was the ONLY FEMALE allowed to speak at the MLK lead March on Washington--- to the best of my knowledge & understanding. THANK_YOU!!
PHYLLIS
https://youtu.be/XYB4J33dbt0
”In agreement with the cause to honor Ms. Baker.
Arnetta
”Love Josephine Baker!
Justine
”Josephine Baker deserves to have a tribute. She contributed a lot to the industry at the time, and she did humanitarian work.
Carriece
”I saw her life story and always admired her. I love that she took so many needed children in her home. When I was younger I said I will do the same. On September 22 I will be officially adopting two children.
Sabrina
”Because I like Josephine Baker she was a credit to our country
April
”She touched so many people's lives, her story is as relevant now if not more so today.
Bruce
”Her contribution film and Black artists deserve to be recognized.
Kristine
”I love Josephine Baker.
MARY
”Long overdue
Carolyn
”Rightfully to be honored
Jona
”She was amazing
Fallou
”To recognize a phenomenal woman in a craft and in her humanity in society.
Bruce
”She's a legend and game changer
Lisa
”She is an artist and someone who care and act to help all others. A true humanitarian!
Tejui
”She's a legend and should be treated as such.
Bruce
”Ms. Baker’s many notable contributions are long overdue recognition here in the US. So, this issue was a no-brainer to join and sign. I look forward to Ms. Baker receiving this acknowledgment.
Valerie
”Josephine Baker was an innovative, free spirited and fascinating woman and I believe she deserves to be honored for not only her many contributions but for her talent!
Lisa
”Josephine Baker is still a beacon of unity in a world in danger of extinction by stupid. As an artist who broke entertainment barriers, veteran who was honored for her military service and adoptive mother of her rainbow family she showed the world how to live in peace. She literally put everything she had into her mission work to achieve peace and love. Like the nation of France honored her for her service, so should the modern entertainment industry honor this hero's hero.
J. Nayer
”This recognition is well overdue.
Edna
”For decades and decades the contributions of La Baker have gone on without adequate recognition. Stand and deliver!
Scott
”She’s been both an icon and inspiration for myself and so many young women of color. It’s so important for young people to see that a woman during her time lived such an amazing life, without limitations.
Soli
”A worthy cause
Carmen
”One of the best black actresses in film as well as vocalist.
Lonie
”She is a true Heroine and deserves to be recognized.
Dorothea
”I would like to honor this woman of great talent who contributed so much to many!
Freyja
”Because Josephine Baker deserves this honor and has been overlooked for far too long.
Susan
”She absolutely deserves this!
Kelly
”She DESERVES it. Period! Did you read the above information?
Aly
”Should have been Done Way before this!
Michaela
”Because honor good humans matters now more than ever.
Heather
”Because her desire to improve the World through her own example of bringing people together.
Ronald
”This woman exemplifies, courage, creativity, beauty, and intelligence.
Marc
”Josephine Baker is an icon, she needs to be recognized for her accomplishments
Cheryl
”A true icon!
Irene
”she should be honored
Mia
”First foxies singer
Don
”We need to honor more people of color to make our history an accurate reflection of actual history
Mischa
”She was an incredible person.
Jennifer
”I was asked by a friend to sign this petition
Linda
From what little I know of Miss Baker, it seems that she has not received the honor she richly deserves I hope this changes with the Oscars
”Honoring a great and underacknowledged artist-activist.
MK
”Because she deserves it and but for racism would have had it during her life
Dimitra
”Because she is an inspirational Black Woman who deserves to be honoured. Too many Black people do not get the recognition they should have.
Tracey
”I believe the late, great Ms. Baker is deserving of the honor.
Lance
”I a lifelong fan of Josephine, and believe she deserves to be honored in this way
Rose
”Because she is such an amazing artist.
Nilo
”She deserves the respect, honor, recognition for being the brave female that she was, she was forced to leave her birthright because of the political environment and lies that she was exposed to.
Johnette
”Much respect for the lady. I hope it's being petitioned across the pond also for awards that I think they've already given her some. This country never appreciated her the way she should have been, she was smart she went to where she was appreciated and had quite the life.
Bella
”Because of this Historic Black Sister. Her performance was like no other. She deserves to be celebrated!!
SIMMER
”Josephine Baker was an iconic, international star and deserves to be recognized.
Krystal
”Baker is overdue for recognition. She helped open doors for countless others.
Emily
”It’s time she was honored
Lester
”Because her desire to improve the World through her own example of bringing people together.
Ronald
”Josephine Baker is more than deserving of recognition from the Oscars. Her films ( during her era), her works as a performing artist not to mention her humanitarian works.
Regina
”Josephine Baker is one of my heroes and deserves wider recognition.
Mara
”Because Josephine Baler did much good work.
Lou
”Agree with the cause and would like to see her be honored.
Chanel
”Josephine Baker is an icon and ground-breaker in performance and film history. She absolutely deserves to be honored for her work and her lasting contributions.
Marieke
”I have supppryed African american arts in uk for forty years. As artist manager and agent for chef Ashbell McElveen, (2001-2014) southern regional cuisine specialist who dedicated a wall to this talented lady throigh his Art Deco styled W11 London restaurant Ashbell’s … I was closely connected to the movement of food, music and arts that cake from this era onwards.
Sara
”The woman, creativity, courage, talent, shaped from mud!
Mayo
”SHe is a wonderful iconic star that deserves her recognition
Grant
”If you did half of what she did and put up with, you'd deserve to be honored too....! The State of DIVINE INTERVENTION is Now in Effect! Have a Blessed day......
Esteban
”Support
Linda
”For the honor of the legendary work of music.
Aerione Ail Zandyleigh
”Josephine Baker deserves an Honorary Oscar Award.
Ifeoma
”She is an icon.
Donald
”To celebrate josephines debut performance
Rho-ann
”Josephine Baker is one of my favorite actress
John Rio
”The banana skirt performance is legendary
Zerlinda
”What an amazing story to be hightlighted!
Maria
”I believe her story needs to be elevated.
Maria
”Giving the honor of what she did on the theatre industries
Bede
”Because she is a true artistic ICON
Zhe
”I loved her story! It would be awesome for more people at all ages of life to learn more and no more of miss Baker I heard contributions to our society..
Kimberly