Description
Celebrated worldwide for his commanding voice and electrifying performances on stage and screen, this book traces Paul Robeson’s rise as one of the most influential Black American figures of his era—and the fierce backlash that followed his refusal to stay silent. Through the arc of his outspoken criticism of racism, his passionate support for African independence, and his complex engagement with the Soviet Union, Robeson becomes the target of McCarthy-era scrutiny that sought to erase both his art and his convictions. Here I Stand captures the tension between public acclaim and political persecution, illuminating how courage can transform celebrity into a form of resistance. Written in a voice shaped by Robeson’s own intensity and moral clarity, it offers a defiant challenge to the fear and prejudice that persist in American life.
Available Editions
paperback
Beacon Press
Published Jan 1, 1971
119 pages
ISBN: 9780807064061
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Details
First Published
1958
Language
eng
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