Paul Robeson was an acclaimed 20th-century performer known for productions like ‘The Emperor Jones’ and ‘Othello.’ He was also an international activist. Who Was Paul Robeson? Born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, New Jersey, Paul Robeson went on to become a stellar athlete and performing artist. He starred in both stage and film versions of The Emperor Jones and Show Boat, and established an … Continue reading Profile: Paul Robeson