An artist must elect to fight for freedom or
slavery.
I have made my choice. I had no alternative.
Paul Robeson's tombstone (1898-1976)
Homage to Paul Robeson
Robert Hayden
Call him deluded, say that he
was dupe and by half-truths betrayed.
I speak him fair in death,
remembering the power of his
compassionate art. All else fades.