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Celebrating Josephine Baker 'won't bury the truth about France's racism'

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IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, November 30, 2021: French papers salute American-turned-French entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker as she enters the Pantheon. Some say France is using her honour as a political ploy to cover its own racism. UK and US papers focus on "predator" Ghislaine Maxwell as she goes on trial for her alleged role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, while Spain celebrates footballer and Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas. Finally, we bring you an update on the group stranded in a UK pub.

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