Episode 1954
How Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson Navigated the Red Scare
January 29, 202622m 48s
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Show Notes
A new book tells the story of how famed baseball player Jackie Robinson ended up testifying in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee to speak against fellow Black athlete, musician, and actor Paul Robeson. Author Howard Bryant discusses his book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America. Bryant will be speaking Thursday evening at the Jackie Robinson Museum.
Topics
mccarthyismcold_warbiographybaseball_historyeducationsocial_justicepoliticslocal_wnycracehistorygna_localcivil_rightsstorytellingculturewnyc_app_localbooks