Famous quote by Paul Robeson

"The other reason that I am here today, again from the State Department and from the court record of the court of appeals, is that when I am abroad I speak out against the injustices against the Negro people of this land"

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Paul Robeson was a popular civil liberties lobbyist and advocate for African American rights. In this quote, he is clarifying why he is speaking out versus the injustices against African Americans. He mentions that he is doing so in behalf of the State Department and the court record of the court of allures. This indicates that the State Department as well as the court of appeals have actually recognized the injustices versus African Americans and also are acting to resolve them. Robeson is utilizing his system to speak up against these injustices as well as to accentuate the problem. He is likewise using his travels abroad to spread out understanding of the injustices African Americans face in the United States. By doing so, he is assisting to bring about change as well as to make sure that African Americans are treated with the exact same respect and dignity as everyone else.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Paul Robeson between April 9, 1898 and January 23, 1976. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.
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