As an actor, Robeson was one of the first African-American actors to perform serious roles in primarily white theatres, and the first to perform Othello in a century.⠀ ⠀ Paul Leroy Robeson was born on April 9, 1898. Today, we focus on the “big picture” of his life.⠀ ⠀ This Friday at 3 PM, join the #RutgersNB community at the dedication of Paul Robeson Plaza on Voorhees Mall as part of the #Robeson100 celebration. . . . . #RutgersUniversity #RutgersNewBrunswick #RutgersNB #RutgersU #Rutgers #RU #NewBrunswick #NewJersey #NJ #ScarletKnights #ScarletForever #CollegeAve #Admissions #RU22 #Rutgers22 #SpringSemester #PaulRobeson