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The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robesonone of the most important public figures in the twentieth centuryadapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson biographer
As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this. Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was destined for greatness. The son of an ex-slave who upon his college graduation ranked first in his class, Robeson was proclaimed the future leader of the colored race in America. Although a graduate of Columbia Law School, he abandoned his law career (and the racism he encountered there) and began a hugely successful career as an internationally celebrated actor and singer. The predictions seemed to have been correctPaul Robesons triumphs on the stage earned him esteem among white and Black Americans across the country, although his daring and principled activism eventually made him an outcast from the entertainment industry, and his radical views made many consider him a public enemy.
With the original biography lavishly praised in the Washington Post as enthralling . . . a marvelous story marvelously told, this will be a thrilling new addition to the young adult canon. Featuring contextualizing sidebars, explanations of key terms, and photographs from Paul Robesons life and times, Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me will introduce readers in middle and high school to the inspiring and complicated life of one of Americas most fascinating figures, whose story of artistry, heroism, conviction, and conflict is newly relevant today.
Author: Martin Duberman
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: New Press
Published: 03/09/2021
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781620976494
Language: English
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