"He was the most famous, the most wealthy, the most well-known African American man in the world," experts say. This story originally appeared on 6abc. Paul Robeson was one of the most famous artists ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The legacy of world-renowned entertainer and political activist Paul Robeson lives on in West Philadelphia, where he spent the last few years of his life. Robeson, a ...

As a successful actor, athlete, singer and activist, Paul Robeson‘s impact on American culture is profound. At the height of his popularity, he was a cultural leader in the war against fascism abroad ...

Lawrence Brown (left) and Paul Robeson perform at the Mother A.M.E. Zion Church in Harlem, N.Y., in 1941. (Sony Classical) Singing or acting on stage and film, playing football and advocating for ...

Singer Paul Robeson and his wife, Eslanda, are shown at they arrived at Southampton, England, July 10, 1939. Credit: AP file Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot. Part of the legacy of racism and white ...

On Robeson, opera singer Davóne Tines pays tribute to the musician often remembered for singing "Ol' Man River." Tines' album pairs well with the 14-CD album Paul Robeson: Voice of Freedom. This is ...

Davóne Tines plays Paul Robeson in a solo show on Little Island that weaves together the words and music of this American hero to tell his story. By Oussama Zahr An interracial soirée that included ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Paul Robeson was one of the most famous artists and activists of his time, and now a West Philadelphia street bears his name. The West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance coordinated ...