You want to shut up every Negro who has the courage to stand up and fight for the rights of his people, for the rights of workers, and I have been on many a picket line for the steelworkers too. – Paul Robeson
But the deep desire for peace remained with the American people. – Paul Robeson
As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this. – Paul Robeson
Through the years I have received my share of recognition for efforts in the fields of sports, the arts, the struggle for full citizenship for the Negro people, labors rights and the fight for peace. – Paul Robeson