Paul Robeson

Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson (April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American actor, athlete, singer, writer, and political and civil rights activist.

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Although Robeson is one of the Great Forerunners in Black equality, the Joseph McCarthy era virtually erased his memory from the consciousness of younger Americans.

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He was conversant in over 20 languages, and at one time carried enough clout to be considered for a vice presidential spot on Henry A. Wallace's 1948 ticket. His singing voice was a sonorous bass-baritone once described thus: "If God should come to earth and sing, He would sound something like Paul Robeson."

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Henry A. Wallace - 1948

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In 2004, the United States Postal Service honored Robeson with a stamp in the Black Heritage Series. Robeson was also portrayed by the East German Government with a postage stamp in 1983.

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2004 - United States Postal Service - East German Government

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In 2001, the Welsh rock group Manic Street Preachers honoured Robeson's links with Wales in a tribute song, "Let Robeson Sing". Two years later, he was honored with an exhibit at the National Museum of Wales in Aberystwyth, focusing on his life and his links with Wales and working-class movements.

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2001 - Manic Street Preachers - Wales - Let Robeson Sing - National Museum of Wales - Aberystwyth

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Robeson was a prominent member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans.

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