Philadelphia’s Paul Robeson House & Museum will honor Robeson’s 125th birthday with a series of events from April 8 – 15. The house is one of several centers devoted to the life of Robeson, including the Paul Robeson Cultural Center at Rutgers University, the Paul Robeson Cultural Center at Pennsylvania State University, and the Paul Robeson House of Princeton, New Jersey.
Saturday, April 8
“Here We Stand” Bus Trip to Princeton, NJ (Paul Robeson’s birthplace).
Leave: 8 am Return 4 pm
Pickup/ Dropoff: Paul Robeson House, 4951 Walnut St.
& Fresh Grocer Parking Lot, 4610 Monument Road, Philadelphia.
Sunday, April 9
“Here We Stand” Bus Trip to Harlem, NY.
Leave: 8 am Return 5 pm
Pickup/ Dropoff: Paul Robeson House, 4951 Walnut St.
& Fresh Grocer Parking Lot, 4610 Monument Road, Philadelphia.
Friday, April 14
Panel Discussion, The Threads of Black Radicalism: From Paul Robeson to Black Lives Matter
5:30 pm – 7 pm: Reception
7 pm – 8 pm: Panel Discussion
Saturday, April 15
Gala Program and Concert Fundraiser
7 pm – 9:30 pm
For detailed information on each event, click here.