Paul Robeson : no one can silence me : adapted for young adults
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-243) and index.

"Paul Robeson (1898-1976) was a towering figure whose life and legacy as tan internationally acclaimed vocal artist, actor, and civil rights activist are newly relevant as the Black Lives Matter movement transforms our world. This brilliant book - adapted for young adult readers from Martin Duberman's acclaimed biography - will introduce this iconic figure to a new audience sure to be inspired by Robeson's dazzling accomplishments and his daring and principled activism. The son of an ex-slave and a star athlete who gave the class commencement oration at his graduation from Rutgers, the youthful Robeson was widely proclaimed the future 'leader of the colored race in America.' Upon graduating from Columbia Law School, he faced such blatant racism that he turned instead to making his way as an actor and singer and quickly became a hugely successful internationally known performer. He also became increasingly outspoken about social justice issues, and especially about the profound indignities suffered by African Americans. As Robeson became more militant, the accolades ended and he became a target of government harassment and persecution and even lost his passport for a time; both his career and his health were nearly destroyed. Nevertheless Robeson remained defiant to the end of his days and he is now widely recognized as a great American who made heroic contributions. Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me tells the inspiring and complicated life story of one of the twentieth century's most important figures."--book jacket.