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

Tines’ spectacular deep dive was into the magnificent 20th century Black singer, actor and activist Paul Robeson.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 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

Famous speakers and artists such as George Washington Carver, Benjamin Mays, Paul Robeson, and Marian Anderson came to our campus.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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