◾On this date (August 16) in 1955, communist singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson lost his court appeal to have the U.S. Sta

◾On this date (August 16) in 1955, communist singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson lost his court appeal to have the U.S. State Department grant him a passport. The U.S. government had denied Robeson the right to travel in 1950 because of his political beliefs. This pivotal moment occurred during the McCarthy era, when Robeson’s anti-imperialist efforts had caught the attention of U.S. officials. He was held responsible for dissuading African Americans from participating in imperialist wars. ◾Follow: Source: Fearless John - @European_dissident