Baseball star Jackie Robinson and performer Paul Robeson found themselves pitted against each other by the infamous House Un-American Activities Comittee, which blackballed Robeson from future career opportunities while demonizing liberal politics as “un-American.” Callie Crossley talks Howard Bryant’s latest book that takes a look at a less well-known chapter of Black history. #blackhistorymonth❤️🖤💚 #gbhnews | GBH News
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In 1940, Paul Robeson - a prominent Black actor, singer, and activist - met Liu Liangmo in New York. An exiled Christian Communist, Liu was touring the USA raising support to help China fight off Japanese invaders. Liu taught Robeson “March of the Volunteers”, a song praising the bravery of Chinese soldiers. A few weeks later, Robeson performed the song at an arena concert. His recording of the song became an international hit, played around the world to express solidarity amongst the Allied nat
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