Robeson uncensored in son's new book
When the biographer is an only son, one could expect a deliberately neat and cleaned-up version of the life of Paul Robeson, one of the most talented, scholarly and sanguine human rights crusaders of the 20th century.
But Paul Robeson Jr., wants the whole truth to prevail-including their human frailties-when his parents' names are mentioned in serious discourse.
His father, in particular, evidenced a commitment so meaningful, so unambiguously dedicated to freedom for his people that whatever foibles he displayed, they all wither in the glare of the total Paul Robeson.
Last week Robeson's son visited Chicago for the promotion …
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