Paul Robeson had become an internationally beloved actor and singer, on a level that few black men had ever achieved. He was so critically acclaimed, that in many places outside the U.S. he was regarded as one of the most famous Americans in the world, surpassing many white celebrities in public stature. However, in the years following World War II, he made the decision to stop holding any more concerts and shows unless they would help benefit Civil Rights and Labor Rights movements. Why? Having