# @rutgersu on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-04-09T14:03:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rutgers University (@RutgersU) — https://gondola.cc/RutgersU

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Today, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Paul Robeson—activist, actor, scholar, and one of Rutgers’ most distinguished alumni—on his birthday. 🎉🎓

This year’s celebration is especially significant since April 9 was recently designated Paul Robeson Day in New Jersey, thanks to legislation signed 🖋️ by Gov. Phil Murphy and championed by state senators Shirley K. Turner and Andrew Zwicker.

“With this annual day of celebration, the State of New Jersey shares our pride in and recognition of Paul Robeson’s far-reaching legacy, which took root at Rutgers,” said President Jonathan Holloway.

At Rutgers, Robeson excelled on and off the field, earning 13 varsity letters across four sports, and was valedictorian of the Class of 1919. A true Renaissance man 🌍🎭🎶, he was fluent nearly a dozen languages, a globally acclaimed actor and singer, and a tireless advocate for civil rights and social justice ✊🏽⚖️.

Learn more about Robeson and the ways he is being honored at Rutgers today.
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