Roland Martin Unfiltered
Paul RobesonJackie RobinsonBaseball Integration
Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
This episode uncovers the intentional historical erasure of Paul Robeson and the complex, often contradictory, motivations behind Jackie Robinson's integration of baseball, revealing a deeper narrative of American power dynamics during the Cold War.
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Paul RobesonJackie RobinsonBaseball Integration
Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
This episode uncovers the deliberate erasure of Paul Robeson from American history and the calculated use of Jackie Robinson to counter his influence, revealing a complex narrative of race, politics, and power during the Cold War.
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