Renowned actor and singer Paul Robeson spent his life battling for the civil rights of all Americans. Robeson [the author] was blacklisted during the McCarthy era and wrote [this book], as a bold answer to his accusers. [The book shows] this amazing man, this great intellect, th…
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The much beleaguered black singer's 1958 statement on the Negro culture in America is introduced by a short background history.
Robeson's international achievements as a singer and actor in starring roles on stage and screen made him the most celebrated black American of his day, but his outspoken criticism of racism in the United States, his strong support of African independence, and his fascination wi…
The much beleaguered black singer's 1958 statement on the Negro culture in America is introduced by a short background history.
This book presents a biography of Eslanda "Essie" Cardozo Goode Robeson as an anthropologist, a prolific journalist, a tireless advocate of women's rights, an outspoken anti-colonial and antiracist activist, and an internationally sought-after speaker. It explores her influence …
Chronicles the eventful life of the anthropologist, journalist, and women's rights advocate, exploring her world travels, friendships with notables and world leaders, and defiant McCarthy committee testimony.
Chronicles the eventful life of the anthropologist, journalist, and women's rights advocate, exploring her world travels, friendships with notables and world leaders, and defiant McCarthy committee testimony.
