Paul Robeson – People's World

Communist historiography comes to light at American Historical Association conference

January 16, 2026 By Cassandra Lopez-Warren

The panel shows a shift in the study of communist history and civil rights away from the fear-mongering of the Cold War, to a more honest analysis of shortcomings and successes.

LIVE from Philly this Friday: Celebrating Paul Robeson, The Great Forerunner

April 7, 2021 By Special to People’s World

April 9th is always a special day at 4951 Walnut Street in Philly, and this year will be no different.

Taking a long look backward to explain a police killing in Sacramento

April 9, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

A system of racial oppression and race hatred has prevailed throughout U.S. history. Its staying power calls for explanation. Historian Gerald Horne offers insights.

Paul Robeson’s role in Spain remembered

January 4, 2017 By Gabe Falsetta

The talk highlighted Robeson’s support for the Spanish Republic and the International Brigades - the volunteers who had come from around the world to fight for democracy and to resist fascism in Spain.

I was there – Peekskill 1949

September 3, 2009 By Erwin Marquit

On August 27, 1949, Paul Robeson was scheduled to sing at a concert sponsored by the music group People’s Artists at the Lakeland Acres Picnic Grounds, a few miles north of Peekskill, New York, about fifty...