62K views · 1.5K reactions | Paul Robeson was born on this day in 1898. A committed socialist, he made a point of singing to workers wherever he travelled — here he recites "Joe Hill" to miners in Scotland during a visit in 1949. | Jacobin magazine | Facebook

Remembering pioneering singer, actor, athlete and activist Paul Robeson on his birthday. Robeson appeared in both the stage and film versions of Show Boat. His stirring rendition of "Ol' Man River" is the definitive version of the song. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

We continue our salute of Star of the Month Paul Robeson with SHOW BOAT ('36). He returned to Hollywood to make this film with director James Whale. While his screen time is brief, he makes the most of it with his rendition of 'Ol' Man River.' myt.cm/SOTMPaulRobeson | Turner Classic Movies: TCM