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College Football Hall of Fame. Paul Leroy Robeson ( / ˈroʊbsən / ROHB-sən; [2] [3] April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.
May 13, 2024 · Paul Robeson (born April 9, 1898, Princeton, N.J., U.S.—died Jan. 23, 1976, Philadelphia, Pa.) was a celebrated American singer, actor, and black activist. The son of a former slave turned preacher, Robeson attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., where he was an All-America football player. Upon graduating from Rutgers at the head ...
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Paul Robeson, a 20th-century performer and activist who starred in The Emperor Jones, Show Boat and Othello. Discover his achievements, controversies and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Aug 26, 2006 · Learn about the life and achievements of Paul Robeson, a 20th-century Renaissance man who excelled as an athlete, actor, singer, scholar, author, and activist. Discover how he fought for social justice and civil liberties, and how he was persecuted and silenced by the U.S. government.
PAUL LEROY ROBESON. Paul Leroy Robeson was a Renaissance man who spent most of his life fighting injustice, for which he was roundly persecuted. He was an actor, orator, athlete, lawyer, singer, author, scholar, activist and linguist. Most of all, the “tallest man in the forest” – he stood 6-foot-3 – was an authentic American Hero.
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Jan 23, 2017 · Learn about the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, a gifted athlete, actor and singer who became a passionate defender of the underclasses and a target of McCarthyism. Discover how he transformed \"Ol' Man River\" from a stereotype to a protest song and how he was restored posthumously.
IMDb provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Paul Robeson, a versatile actor, singer, and activist. Learn about his roles in Eugene O'Neill's plays, his controversial political views, his film and stage achievements, and his legacy.
