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

"No More Auction Block For Me"

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

1. "No More Auction Block For Me" Marker

Inscription.
Robeson met his future wife Eslanda Cordoza Goode while at Columbia University (1919-1923) where he received a law degree.

His interest in law took a decisive turn when a secretary refused to take dictation from him because of his race. He left the practice of law to dedicate his talent and focus towards a career in the performing arts.

His first major artistic endeavor was to promote Black Spirituals which he did with the first ever concert comprised entirely of works produced by African American composers.

Erected 2015 by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 38° 55.032′ N, 77° 1.865′ 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. "Old Man River" (here, next to this marker); "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" (here, next to this marker); "Wade in the Water"

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(here, next to this marker); "Stand By Me" (a few steps from this marker); "Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho" (a few steps from this marker); "Othello" (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated in Honor of Claven Wood (a few steps from this marker); "All Men Are Brothers" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

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

2. "No More Auction Block For Me" Marker

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 218 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.