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In Princeton, New Jersey on April 9, 1898, Paul Robeson was born to a former slave, the Rev. William Robeson. His mother, a teacher, died shortly thereafter when he was only five years old. Three years later, the Robeson family moved to Westfield, New Jersey. In 1910, Robeson's father became pastor of... >>read more
Paul Robeson - a great athlete, actor, singer, and scholar - was a pioneer in promoting political and material support to the liberation movement of South Africa. A courageous fighter against racism and colonialism, he suffered persecution during the "cold war" but stood firm ...
Paul Robeson was a famous African-American athlete, singer,... >>read more
Paul Robeson
Centennial Celebration:
On May 18, 1952 Paul Robeson stood on the back of a flat bed truck and sang songs of defiance and solidarity to 40,000 people on the US-Canadian border when the U.S. government refused him permission to cross the border.
Fifty years later, on May 18, 2002, that event will be commemorated... >>read more