Robeson

American

[rohb-suhn] / ˈroʊb sən /

noun

Paul, 1898–1976, U.S. singer and actor.

Robeson British

/ ˈrəʊbsən /

noun

Paul . 1898–1976, US bass singer, actor, and leader in the Black civil rights movement

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Robeson taught him that an artist could “spin many plates in the air” and take creative risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

I am also thinking of Walter Benjamin and Paul Robeson.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

Winokur will direct “Robeson,” with music by John Bitoy and Khari Lucas that stars bass-baritone Davóne Tines and rearranges music of Paul Robeson while telling his life story.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

Williams revealed to Maher that Olivier’s inspiration for his take on “Othello” was the late singer Paul Robeson, who was Black.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2024

I don’t know who this Paul Robeson is, but every time his name comes up, women start blushing.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

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