Bojangles was informed that he couldn't hold Shirley Temple's hand while the "The Little Colonel" movie's stair scene was being shot. Even so, she persisted, grabbing his hand in the process. This scene marked the first time an integrated pair was captured on camera dancing together. She also gives him credit for improving her dancing throughout her career.
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After seeing that no one was ready to serve Josephine Baker, Grace Kelly regretfully left a premium restaurant (The Stork Club) with her entire group. Josephine was able to revitalise her career with Grace Kelly's assistance, and the two became lifelong friends.
When society said that it was still not acceptable for blacks and whites to share swimming pools together, Mr. Rogers invited Officer François Clemmons to join him there. During this legendary show from 1969, Mr. Rogers broke a colour barrier.
After Marian Anderson was denied a stage with the DAR because she was black, FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt invited her to perform at the National Mall in front of thousands of people and on the radio to millions more listeners. One of the most unforgettable live performances over the last few centuries has been cited as the performance.
So to speak...
Yes, living in colour is challenging when all you see is black and white. Be a Light in a hate-filled world.
Possess Light.
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