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Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time
Carole Boston Weatherford
Item #:
9781536212976
Price:
$18.99
Paul Robeson rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance,
known for his extraordinary vocal, dramatic, and oratory
skills. But he was a true Renaissance man: an accomplished
athlete, a bright intellect, and a passionate supporter for
humanitarian causes. He displayed his talents on many stages:
the pulpit where he filled in for his minister father; on
debate, football, baseball, basketball, and track teams; in
college and law school classrooms; on the theatrical stage and
the silver screen; and behind the podium. Paul Robeson
became internationally renowned as a singer and actor, and as
his fame grew, so did his unflinching activism against racial
injustice. He used the power of his voice to speak out as
America’s conscience, but when his nation was not yet willing
to listen, he found a more-supportive reception abroad—in
Africa, Great Britain, and the USSR. In this moving
birth-to-death biography, Carole Boston Weatherford’s poetic
first-person narrative, interlaced with excerpts from African
American spirituals, pairs with dynamic illustrations by Eric
Velasquez capturing Paul Robeson’s commanding presence. Back
matter includes a time line, source notes, and bibliography
for readers inspired to learn more.
Book, 48 pages.
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