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Paul Leroy Robeson (/ ˈroʊbsən / ROHB-sən; [3][4] April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both …

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Nov 28, 2025 · Paul Robeson was a celebrated American singer, actor, and activist who was one of the preeminent figures of American theater in the early 20th century. He also appeared on the London …

Dec 5, 2025 · Thomas Robeson was born in 1740 in Bladen County and grew up on the Cape Fear River at his family’s plantation, Walnut Grove. In 1763, he married Mary Bartram, niece of the …

A towering figure in the African-American struggle for human dignity and democratic rights, Robeson connected this struggle with people around the world who also were fighting for political rights, …

Robeson’s career spanned nearly 50 years, starting in 1915 at Rutgers. He went on to become a prolific entertainer both in the United States and abroad, playing title roles in “Othello,” “Showboat,” “The …

Jan 27, 2025 · Paul Robeson was a remarkable African American athlete, singer, actor, and civil rights activist whose influence spanned both the entertainment industry and social justice movements.

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2 days ago · Robeson Community College Receives Transformational $24 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Lumberton, NC— Robeson Community College (RCC) announced …