But the deep desire for peace remained with the American people. Paul Robeson americandeepdesire Change image and share on social
Like any other people, like fathers, mothers, sons and daughters in every land, when the issue of peace or war has been put squarely to the American people, they have registered for peace. Paul Robeson americandaughterfather Change image and share on social
Four hundred million in India, and millions everywhere, have told you, precisely, that the colored people are not going to die for anybody: they are going to die for their independence. Paul Robeson colorediehundred Change image and share on social
Could I say that the reason that I am here today, you know, from the mouth of the State Department itself, is: I should not be allowed to travel because I have struggled for years for the independence of the colonial peoples of Africa. Paul Robeson africaallowcolonial share on social
You know I am an actor, and I have medals for diction. Paul Robeson actordictionmedal Change image and share on social
As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this. Paul Robeson artistcitizenpeace Change image and share on social
We must join with the tens of millions all over the world who see in peace our most sacred responsibility. Paul Robeson joinmillionpeace Change image and share on social
Yes, peace can and must be won, to save the world from the terrible destruction of World War III. Paul Robeson destructioniiipeace Change image and share on social
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. Paul Robeson abroadappealcourt share on social
In Russia I felt for the first time like a full human being. No color prejudice like in Mississippi, no color prejudice like in Washington. It was the first time I felt like a human being. Paul Robeson colorfeltfull Change image and share on social