Who is Paul Robeson

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Today we honor the life and legacy of the legendary Paul Robeson. Robeson was a Renaissance man who was not only an accomplished singer, actor, and athlete but also a passionate advocate for civil rights and social justice.

Born in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1898, Robeson grew up in a family of educators and activists. He went on to become one of the most famous and influential performers of his time, known for his powerful baritone voice and his unforgettable performances of "Ol' Man River" and other classic songs.

Throughout his career, Robeson used his platform to speak out against racial injustice and to promote the cause of equality and freedom. He was an early supporter of the Civil Rights Movement and a vocal critic of colonialism, apartheid, and other forms of oppression.

Despite facing fierce opposition and blacklisting from the government during the Red Scare of the 1950s, Robeson remained steadfast in his beliefs and continued to tour and perform worldwide. He remains an inspiration to activists and artists alike, and his contributions to the arts and social justice continue to be celebrated and remembered.

So let's take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Paul Robeson and to recognize the countless other performers and activists who have used their talents and their voices to make a difference in the world. As always, make sure to follow @Babatunde_Hiphopera for more cultural insights, history, music, and more!
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Early life
00:47 Adult life
01:01 Mad Political
01:55 Love internationally
02:15 Soviet Union
03:00 Ending

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[Hyperspeed]

😊 this great black leader
Dr.tyrone of Chester PA

[tmvbwtb]

He is still loved by us in Russia.
He was one of the few that saw us as equals and admired our leaders.
Thank you for covering this man.
He's a legend world wide to this day

[Brozafan]

Thank you so much for this! There is a lovely mural of Paul in Philadelphia, and one of the homes in which he lived is nearby.

[corneliuswhite]

He left behind a legacy that is hard to surpass!

[Ian-bqgp]

What a great man. My dad sang ol man river

[amyclarke]

He sang in Birmingham 2 UK Birmingham and knew my grandad and sang at his funeral 2 !A🥰

[cmebans]

Truly impressive bio🙌🙌
Sadly, he was targeted to his demise 🙏

[emteespace]

The most amazing human being in my opinion. I made sure to teach my daughter about him so that his memory will never fade.

[UshankaShow]

I recommend reading "Black on Red" by Robert Robinson, Chapter 26. It's a story of meeting Paul Robeson in Soviet Russia during his concerts. I came to believe the Soviets poisoned Paul after he got Khrushchev pissed by asking questions about disappearance of his Jewish friends.

[bonniemcgp]

😮 I knew he'd sung Ol'Man River in Showboat and had been blacklisted, but didn't know any of that other stuff. 20 languages! All American twice! Valedictorian! Amazing😮

[greyart]

Here is an obscure fact: they've named a tomato after him in Russia.

[agenttheater]

When is Steve McQueen going to give us the movie about Paul Robeson that The Guardian talked about 9 years ago?

[TheDunc]

I am a massive Paul Robeson fan and I am the proud owner of his book Here I Stand. Have you done anything about the actor Noble Johnson?

[thetoycollectorofseville]

What's a bunny's favorite kind of music?
Hip hop!