Josephine Baker was the only female speaker at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
On August 28, 1963, Josephine Baker took to the podium at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, addressing a crowd of over 250,000. She was the only woman to speak at the event, standing alongside civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. Baker's speech highlighted her unwavering commitment to the fight for equality, and her participation underscored her significant role in the civil rights movement.