U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"Deep River"

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017

1. "Deep River" Marker

Inscription.
Paul Robeson's passport was restored in 1958. It is fitting that the former Soviet Union named a mountain in honor of this colossus of a man. His birthday has been honored in China and India with national days of celebration.

Workers around the world sing "Joe Hill" while remembering their hero big Paul. Union officials name their sons Paul and his name and accomplishments are being restored to the record books. Paul Robeson's legacy is being reclaimed for this generation, to be passed onto the next generation and generations to follow.

The Great Forerunner, the Tallest Tree in the Forest has gone home yet his spirit resides in all of us who courageously continues the march forward.

"Because my father was a slave, and my people died to build this country, and I am going to stay here, and have a part of it just like you."

"The artist must take a stand for freedom or slavery. I have made my decision. I had no alternative."
–Paul Robeson

Erected 2015 by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 38° 55.05′

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N, 77° 1.864′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in U Street Corridor. Marker can be reached from U Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1351 U Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Scandalize My Name" (here, next to this marker); "All Men Are Brothers" (here, next to this marker); "Othello" (a few steps from this marker); "Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho" (a few steps from this marker); "Stand By Me" (a few steps from this marker); "Wade in the Water" (within shouting distance of this marker); "No More Auction Block For Me" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old Man River" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.