Paul Robeson's 1956 HUAC testimony, performed by James Earl Jones. Why do you not stay in Russia? "Because my father was a slave, and my people died to build this country, and I am going to stay here, and have a part of it just like you. And no Fascist-minded people will drive me from it." | Jacobin magazine

3.7K views · 152 reactions | In 1957, Paul Robeson performed the world's first transatlantic concert using a new phone line. John Liffen from London's Science Museum explains how it happened. More on Witness History.  https://bbc.in/3O2pFHv | BBC World Service | 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