When they were called before the House Un-American Activities Committee, athletes Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson were compelled to advocate for the loyalty, value, and patriotism of Black Americans to a predominantly white society riddled with pervasive racial prejudice. As symbolic representatives for the entire Black community, they bore a burden heavy with expectations and public scrutiny.
@Deglassco@blackmastodon@BlackMastodon I love your threads and seeing the intersection of so many points of our history is important. Thank you for bringing more details to help enrich our understanding of history. May your day be wonderful and full of light.
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