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“This is the basis, and I am not being tried for whether I am a Communist, I am being tried for fighting for the right of my people, who are still second-class citizens in this United States of America”

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Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson was an exceptional American bass-baritone singer and actor, born on April 9, 1898, and died on January 23, 1976. He was renowned for his extraordinary singing talent and acting career in the early 20th century, achieving great success not only in music but also in social and political activities. more

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