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
But the deep desire for peace remained with the American people. Paul Robeson americandeepdesire Change image and share on social
Through the years I have received my share of recognition for efforts in the fields of sports, the arts, the struggle for full citizenship for the Negro people, labor's rights and the fight for peace. Paul Robeson artcitizenshipeffort Change image and share on social
I said it was my feeling that the American people would struggle for peace, and that has since been underscored by the President of these United States. Paul Robeson americanfeltpeace 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
You want to shut up every Negro who has the courage to stand up and fight for the rights of his people, for the rights of workers, and I have been on many a picket line for the steelworkers too. Paul Robeson couragefightline Change image and share on social
And, gentlemen, they have not yet done so, and it is quite clear that no Americans, no people in the world probably, are going to war with the Soviet Union. Paul Robeson americancleargentleman 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
And at home in the United States we found continued and increased persecution, first of leaders of the Communist Party, and then of all honest anti-fascists. Paul Robeson anticommunistcontinue Change image and share on social
I know that if the peace movement takes its message boldly to the Negro people a powerful force can be secured in pursuit of the greatest goal of all mankind. And the same is true of labor and the great democratic sections of our population. Paul Robeson boldlydemocraticforce share on social