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Portrait of Joseph Laroche

Joseph was not surprised by Mallet’s curiosity. He understood why his presence on this train aroused surprise and suspicion. Few black people traveled on liners as magnificent as the France and the Titanic. And when a West Indian or African did board these superb ships, no one expected him in a second-class car, his entire family in tow, all in their Sunday best.