U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Wade in the Water"
Paul Robeson approached the role as Brutus in the Emperor Jones as one of the greatest challenges of his early acting career.
The forceful drama compelled him to look deeper into his own interpretation of dramatic roles and their contribution to art and culture.
He declared that the only original American culture was that which came out of the African-American experience.
His career begins to move at an unprecedented pace for an African American yet he's confronted by segregation and Jim Crowism with every step.
Erected 2015 by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 38° 55.036′ N, 77° 1.867′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in U Street Corridor. Marker is on 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. "Stand By Me" (here, next to this marker); "Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho" (here, next to this marker); "No More Auction Block For Me"
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017
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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 206 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 5, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
