Finally a real substantial discussion around Paul Robeson.

Thank you Chris Hedges, Gerald Horne, and The Real News Network:

 

 

 

 

I've said it before - if you really want to know how 'liberal', 'left-wing' or 'progressive' someone really is, just mention Paul Robeson, and observe how they respond (or react; for that matter).  

The sad reality is, things like the Red Scare that happened during the Cold War era were set in motion to prevent the beliefs of Paul Robeson and others to take shape and solidify in movements like the Civil Rights one.