Paul Robeson Annual Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser

Come out on May 1st to celebrate with the Paul Robeson Annual Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser to honor Paul Robeson’s 127th Birthday!

Paul Robeson was a renowned, multi-talented figure, known for his accomplishments as a singer, actor, scholar, athlete, and political activist. In his time taking center stage, his performances and advocacy for human rights and social justice has been recognized domestically and internationally.

The “Paul Robeson House” housed Paul Robseon, his sister Marian Forsythe and her husband, Dr. James Forsythe, from 1966 until his death in 1976. The house & museum is located at 4951 Walnut St. in West Philadelphia.

is a museum that was the home of the renowned artist, actor, and activist Paul Robeson, located at 4951 Walnut Street in West Philadelphia, where he lived with his sister Marian Forsythe and her husband, Dr. James Forsythe, from 1966 until his death in 1976.