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Eslanda "Essie" Cardozo Goode Robeson (December 15, 1895 – December 13, 1965) was an American anthropologist, author, actress, and civil rights activist. She was the wife and business manager of performer Paul Robeson .
Eslanda Goode Robeson; Paul Robeson; Paul Robeson Jr. Susan Robeson; W. Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church This page was last edited on 16 August 2024, at 22 ...
Here I Stand is a 1958 book written by Paul Robeson with the collaboration of Lloyd L. Brown. While Robeson wrote many articles and speeches, Here I stand is his only book. It has been described as part manifesto, part autobiography. [1] It was published by Othello Associates and dedicated to his wife Eslanda Goode Robeson. [2]
Robeson began dating Eslanda "Essie" Goode [60] and after her coaxing, [61] he made his theatrical debut as Simon in Ridgely Torrence's Simon of Cyrene. [62] After a year of courtship, they were married in August 1921. [63] Robeson was recruited by Fritz Pollard to play for the NFL's Akron Pros while he continued his law studies. [64]
Aug. 28—LUMBERTON — The Community Organized Relief Effort, or CORE, can expand on its crisis relief work in Robeson County thanks to a $1 million, one-year grant the nonprofit organization ...
Eslanda is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Notable people with the name include: Eslanda Goode Robeson (1895–1965), American anthropologist, author, actor, and civil rights activist
Early voting is being held behind the Robeson County Board of Elections Office at the Pine Street Center. Early voting ballots can be cast from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, and ...
The film industry's pioneers include Alice B. Russell, Eslanda Robeson, Eloyce King Patrick Gist, Zora Neale Hurston, Tressie Souders, Madame E. Toussaint Welcome, Mrs. M. Webb and Birdie Gilmore whose contributions occurred when both African American women and men took on the role of director, producer and screenwriter. [9]