Hi readers
So did anyone guess correctly?
Well apart from all being human beings they are all, or once were refugees.
Top - Albert Einstein - few of us know of his days as a refugee, when his books were thrown into Hitler's bonfires & as a German Jew Einstein was accused of treason. Fled Germany, country of asylum USA
Marlene Dietrich - prominent political refugee. Spoke out against Hitler & sang for the American troops.Fled Germany, country of asylum USA, acquired American citizenship in 1939
Gilberto Gil - Gil became one of the leaders of Tropicalia, a cultural & musical movement mixing native Brazilian styles with rock & folk instruments that sparked a renaissance in all aspects of the arts in Brazil. The Tropicalia movement was seen as a threat by the military dictatorship, & in 1968 Gil was arrested accused of disrespecting the national anthem & the Brazilian flag.Fled Brazil, country of asylum UK.
Miriam Makeba - legendary singer, an icon of African culture who spoke out against the apartheid regime. Fled South Africa, country of asylum USA
The Orthongo family - everyday people who fled a regime of brutal oppression & terror camps. Fled Eritrea, country of asylum unknown, currently living in what is probably Europe's largest slum in Calais
Let's give people a chance.
(A disclaimer for my husband Sid in the last photo who was in the right place at the right time.)
Val says I think Joanne had the right answer, just not as comprehensive.
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