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New Jersey's Paul Robeson (1898 -1976)

Celebrating Black History Month
2020-02-15 14:00:00 2020-02-15 15:00:00 America/New_York New Jersey's Paul Robeson (1898 -1976) Learn about Paul Robeson's life and achievements and his connection with Somerville. Somerville branch - Youth Services

Saturday, February 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-15 14:00:00 2020-02-15 15:00:00 America/New_York New Jersey's Paul Robeson (1898 -1976) Learn about Paul Robeson's life and achievements and his connection with Somerville. Somerville branch - Youth Services

Somerville branch

Youth Services

Learn about Paul Robeson's life and achievements and his connection with Somerville.

Mr. Robeson, son of a former slave, was an American bass baritone concert artist and stage and film actor who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political activism. Educated at Somerville High School, Rutgers College and Columbia University, he was also a star athlete in his youth.  This presentation discusses his life and achievements. 

This program will be presented by Elaine Hershey, from The American Labor Museum

There will be some artifacts at this program.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture |

TAGS: | #BlackHistoryMonth |

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