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9 de mai. de 2024 · The parallels Robeson perceived between the racist oppression of black Americans and the exploitation of Britain’s miners and industrial workers would shape his socialist and internationalist politics. This bond with Welsh miners culminated in the anti-racist, pro-labor 1940 film The Proud Valley.
Há 4 dias · Increasing political awareness impelled Robeson to visit the Soviet Union in 1934, and from that year he became increasingly identified with strong left-wing commitments, while continuing his success in concerts, recordings, and theatre.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
6 de mai. de 2024 · In 1934, Robeson passed through Nazi Germany on his way to the U.S.S.R. Robeson and his wife were abused and threatened by Nazi stormtroopers outside the Berlin railroad station. He was made brutally aware of the dangers of the spread of fascism.
Há 4 dias · Following his success on the stage, Robeson became more active politically, and Weatherford uses his own words to describe his feelings upon visiting the Soviet Union in 1934: “Here I am not a Negro but a human being.” Support for the USSR cost him his livelihood.
1 de mai. de 2024 · In conclusion, “The Four Insurgent Generals” by Paul Robeson is a poignant and powerful song that captures the spirit of resistance and courage during the Spanish Civil War. Its lyrics reflect the betrayal and struggle of the Spanish people against oppressive forces.
- Paul Robeson
- January 1, 1943
Há 3 dias · Paul Robeson was many things – Shakespearean actor, bass-baritone, activist, film star. He attended college on an All-American football scholarship but chose to study law over becoming a professional athlete. Prevented from working as a lawyer due to racism, Robeson began his career as an actor on the stage in 1930s Harlem before making his ...
Há 4 dias · In 1925, thanks to Eslanda’s urging, Robeson auditioned for and appeared in his first film, Oscar Micheaux’s Body and Soul, shot in The Bronx. Amid touring, filming, and travels — domestic and international — Paul Robeson, Jr. was born in 1927.
