Paul Robeson joined the ancestors (Apr 9, 1898 - Jan 23, 1976). Bass-baritone concert artist, stage/film actor, pro football player, activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.
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"Paul Robeson, Activist, Singer, Actor and Pro Football Player." Historianspeaks, January 23, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/paul-robeson-activist-singer-actor-and-pro-football-player.
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