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Last updated on November 21, 2024.

Fredericka Carolyn "Fredi" Washington was an American stage and film actress, civil rights activist, performer, and writer. Washington was of African American descent. She was one of the first people of color to gain recognition for film and stage work in the 1920s and 1930s.

American - Actress | December 23, 1903 - June 28, 1993

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In 'Imitation of Life', I was showing how a girl might feel under the circumstances, but I am not showing how I felt.

Fredi Washington

You see, I'm a mighty proud gal and I can't for the life of me, find any valid reason why anyone should lie about their origin or anything else for that matter. Frankly, I do not ascribe to the stupid theory of white supremacy and to try to hide the fact that I am a Negro for economic or any other reasons, if I do I would be agreeing to be a Negro makes me inferior and that I have swallowed whole hog all of the propaganda dished out by our fascist-minded white citizens.

Fredi Washington

I don't want to pass because I can't stand insincerities and shams. I am just as much Negro as any of the others identified with the race.

Fredi Washington