Growing up I was enthralled by Mr. Robeson's wonderful voice. As a young man, exploring history I was excited to learn that that wonderful strong voice shut down some of the excesses of the House Unamerican Comittee. As an old man, I was delighted to find his testimony on UA-cam. That is how I discovered his intellect! Paul Robeson has been an inspiration throughout my entire life! Thank you!
I have keen interest to hear great black African Americans who were greats in their times but we're racially unsung. I was listening to the BBC radio when I learned about Paul Robeson Sr. The schollar, musician, athlet, Activist. Great man.
Paul Robeson Jr was only two generations removed from slavery! From this hideous institution sprang the giant known as Paul Robeson. A greater renaissance man than the actual men of the renaissance. An athlete, orator, lawyer, singer and champion for every plight of the human condition. This great power had a counterpoint in a gentle forgiving nature. A generosity of spirit that should not have existed given what he encountered. Like the glorious Jackie Robinson the embodiment of every quality known to man.
I am an orator and philosopher and I have always believed Paul Robeson Jr. was one of the best orators of the 20th century. If you have ever heard him give a speech you know what I'm talking about. Great thinker as well.
I am a Jew with a white skin. I don't often use the word "love", but love, and a strong one, is what I feel when it comes to Paul Robeson. He was a great human being who combined courage and talent to the highest degree. As much as I am a Jew, I am an African-American in my entire mind.
Thank you for this wonderful post in learning more about one of my all time greatest human beings. I travelled to the Uk in 2006 and wanted to visit St Paul’s Cathedral in London to purposely stand on the spot where Paul Roberson stood and sang as I had seen a photograph of him doing so… cheers from Australia.
What was the great Paul Robeson.? 1) An intellectual of highest order. Topped the class undergraduate level. A lawyer. 2) Star Athlete: Football player. 3) Great Actor and great Singer. Mesmerising Acting .In theater and film. Songs of such great magnitude that certain tyrannous governments banned his songs, such was his impactful singer. 4) Activist : Demanding Human rights and Human dignity for all human beings, from those in power and not Giving due dignity to those in Minority. 5). Great teacher and Mentor . Mentored greats leaders like Harry Belafonte, who sponsored MLK jr ,his activities and Marches. ( The authorities thought they disabled Paul Robison by suspending his passport for 8 yrs and disabling him from singing. He disabled the authorities by Mentoring the young A.A.to become greater leaders going even beyond him and he thus multiplied rather clonned himself to many mores Pauls) So now the Answer is All of the above. 🙂
I'm an old white guy and Paul Robeson is one of my heroes. His activism and advocating for justice resulted in the ugly racist fascist America to be on full display. Paul Robeson was crushed by the cruel capitalist racist America.
Susan is carrying on as his " legacy keeper " and I'm busy fighting the Ukrainian Nazis. I've lost Uncle Paul and my mother in 2014- the year of the Ukrainian coup. I've been an Antifa warrior ever since.
We played "Where you there when they crucified my Lord" public domain 78 record from 1925 in our church last Sunday. Beautiful voices we are white people in Australia. I am a preacher.
Paul Robson was an IGBO descendant. His guts and intelligence comes from them. This is no hidden history. Use your google to find out. Remeber the word..."IGBO".. GOD bless all the African diaspora of IGBO descent. May the soul of our son Paul Robson rest in perfect peace.
@okekechidi3377 I'm not coming down hard on you, but you are ascribing better attributes to certain racial and genetic groups. Similar to claims of Anglo-Saxon superiority.
@@SandfordSmytheThere's nothing wrong, racist or superior about what i stated about Paul Robson or the IGBOS, of who he originated from. I was only stating facts. I think you misunderstood my point. I must confess, you're funny though..
For the same reason the FBI is vilifying his goddaughter by saying I'm an FSB Major. He was Antifa- first and foremost. So was his son, so am I. Paul Robeson, Jr. used to explain to me that fascism and racism and White Supremacy were one and the same. And since 2014 Uncle Paul and I are totally on the same page.
Comrade Robeson left this earth decades ago. But I have seen Joe Hill much as he has, standing next to my bed, and I realize the fight is not over until we win.
What , he alone? He was a great africans, but on the road to black liberation? By far he was not alone. Maybe bc he also sang for poor white, you think he alone did it.
Uncle Paul died at the end of April, 2014. I believe he never would have survived the Odessa Massacre. On May 3 Paul Robeson, Jr. would have died of a stroke or a heart attack. Live with it, Barack! I do- every single day!
With both Goddaddy and Uncle Paul gone I'm left wondering what would my loved ones would think of their Goddaughter's position on Ukraine and Donbass. Love you both. Always will. ❤❤❤
Paul Robeson brings tears to my eyes. A giant in so many ways.
Amen🙏🏿
Growing up I was enthralled by Mr. Robeson's wonderful voice. As a young man, exploring history I was excited to learn that that wonderful strong voice shut down some of the excesses of the House Unamerican Comittee. As an old man, I was delighted to find his testimony on UA-cam. That is how I discovered his intellect! Paul Robeson has been an inspiration throughout my entire life! Thank you!
One of the greatest men to ever pass our way.
True ❤
I have keen interest to hear great black African Americans who were greats in their times but we're racially unsung. I was listening to the BBC radio when I learned about Paul Robeson Sr. The schollar, musician, athlet, Activist. Great man.
Paul Robeson Jr was only two generations removed from slavery! From this hideous institution sprang the giant known as Paul Robeson. A greater renaissance man than the actual men of the renaissance. An athlete, orator, lawyer, singer and champion for every plight of the human condition. This great power had a counterpoint in a gentle forgiving nature. A generosity of spirit that should not have existed given what he encountered. Like the glorious Jackie Robinson the embodiment of every quality known to man.
A true hero thank you Paul Robeson👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Absolutely
I am an orator and philosopher and I have always believed Paul Robeson Jr. was one of the best orators of the 20th century. If you have ever heard him give a speech you know what I'm talking about. Great thinker as well.
In my view we should also celebrate him as much as Dr King
I would love to meet his family and make a documentary about him to the young students in Africa 🙏🙏🙏
I am a Jew with a white skin. I don't often use the word "love", but love, and a strong one, is what I feel when it comes to Paul Robeson. He was a great human being who combined courage and talent to the highest degree. As much as I am a Jew, I am an African-American in my entire mind.
You expressed exactly what I feel every time I think of this extraordinary person or hear him singing. He is a pure treasure.
So people really have white skin, that's alien to me. U must be an alien
Paul Robeson lived a life to it's fullest with love to the jewish ppl.
Love is the only way to rescue humanity from all ills.”
- Leo Tolstoy
Truly an incredible inspiring force. Spread the word about this great man not enough people know him or his message.
Thank you for this wonderful post in learning more about one of my all time greatest human beings.
I travelled to the Uk in 2006 and wanted to visit St Paul’s Cathedral in London to purposely stand on the spot where Paul Roberson stood and sang as I had seen a photograph of him doing so… cheers from Australia.
Son is almost as eloquent as the great man .
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Excellent!
Shalom
What was the great Paul Robeson.?
1) An intellectual of highest order. Topped the class undergraduate level. A lawyer.
2) Star Athlete: Football player.
3) Great Actor and great Singer. Mesmerising
Acting .In theater and film.
Songs of such great magnitude that certain tyrannous governments banned his songs, such was his impactful singer.
4) Activist : Demanding Human rights and Human dignity for all human beings, from those in power and not
Giving due dignity to those in Minority.
5). Great teacher and Mentor . Mentored greats leaders like Harry Belafonte, who sponsored MLK jr ,his activities and Marches. ( The authorities thought they disabled Paul Robison by suspending his passport for 8 yrs and disabling him from singing. He disabled the authorities by Mentoring the young A.A.to become greater leaders going even beyond him and he thus multiplied rather clonned himself to many mores Pauls)
So now the Answer is
All of the above. 🙂
And extraordinary linguist.
Im welsh, and the people still love this great man and modern-day saint of the working class man black and white
I'm an old white guy and Paul Robeson is one of my heroes. His activism and advocating for justice resulted in the ugly racist fascist America to be on full display. Paul Robeson was crushed by the cruel capitalist racist America.
No, he wasn't crushed- he was killed. " They " got to him somehow.
I concur sadly
Wonderful, wonderful video!
One of my heroes!
They look so much alike!
Paul Robeson, a giant man of letters and theatre. Activist, linguist, athlete, and scholar. Great American
I love him dearly ❤❤❤
Is Jr. Here still alive? How about a grandson? A legacy like this MUST live on.
Or Granddaughter.. A legacy is no longer *gender* segregated, but yes.. a beautiful legacy like this MUST live on.✌🏾💙🎆
Susan is carrying on as his " legacy keeper " and I'm busy fighting the Ukrainian Nazis. I've lost Uncle Paul and my mother in 2014- the year of the Ukrainian coup. I've been an Antifa warrior ever since.
We played "Where you there when they crucified my Lord" public domain 78 record from 1925 in our church last Sunday. Beautiful voices we are white people in Australia. I am a preacher.
WHAT A HERO N EDUCATED MAN 💝🧡
Paul Robson was an IGBO descendant. His guts and intelligence comes from them. This is no hidden history. Use your google to find out. Remeber the word..."IGBO".. GOD bless all the African diaspora of IGBO descent. May the soul of our son Paul Robson rest in perfect peace.
Kind of racist?
@@SandfordSmythe how do you mean "kind of racist"?
@okekechidi3377 I'm not coming down hard on you, but you are ascribing better attributes to certain racial and genetic groups. Similar to claims of Anglo-Saxon superiority.
@@SandfordSmytheThere's nothing wrong, racist or superior about what i stated about Paul Robson or the IGBOS, of who he originated from. I was only stating facts. I think you misunderstood my point. I must confess, you're funny though..
Wow! Didn't even know his father passed his 100th Birthday.
He didn't. He was born in 1898, died in 76. This was to celebrate the centenary of his birth.
Why is this great man not lionized more today?
For the same reason the FBI is vilifying his goddaughter by saying I'm an FSB Major. He was Antifa- first and foremost. So was his son, so am I. Paul Robeson, Jr. used to explain to me that fascism and racism and White Supremacy were one and the same. And since 2014 Uncle Paul and I are totally on the same page.
Comrade Robeson left this earth decades ago. But I have seen Joe Hill much as he has, standing next to my bed, and I realize the fight is not over until we win.
He alone did it for Africans we must know more about him and tell all Africans
What , he alone? He was a great africans, but on the road to black liberation? By far he was not alone.
Maybe bc he also sang for poor white, you think he alone did it.
Intersting his remark about Paul Robeson disinterest in becoming a lawer, duaqzaaaq1
Uncle Paul died at the end of April, 2014. I believe he never would have survived the Odessa Massacre. On May 3 Paul Robeson, Jr. would have died of a stroke or a heart attack. Live with it, Barack! I do- every single day!
With both Goddaddy and Uncle Paul gone I'm left wondering what would my loved ones would think of their Goddaughter's position on Ukraine and Donbass. Love you both. Always will. ❤❤❤
💜💥