Voices Beyond Borders: A Poetic and Musical Tribute to Paul Robeson

An evening of poetry and music to commemorate Paul Robeson’s fight against racism and contribution to workers' internationalism. In celebration of Black History Month, featuring presentations/performances by George Elliot Clarke, Lillian Allen, Evie Shockley, Michael Fraser, Honey Novick, Jim Phelan, and Giovanna Riccio. Attended by over 200 people on ZOOM and supported by the Socialist Project and the Centre for Social Justice (https://socialistproject.ca/event/voices-beyond-borders-a-poetic-and-musical-tribute-to-paul-robeson/). 0:00 Introduction w/ Giovanna Riccio 4:17 Honey Novick 11:26 Introduction to Michael Fraser w/ Giovanna Riccio 12:13 Michael Fraser 21:40 Introduction Jim Phelan w/ Giovanna Riccio 22:59 Jim Phelan 31:57 Introduction to Evie Shockley w/ Giovanna Riccio 33:10 Evie Shockley 44:42 Giovanna Riccio - Ode in the Paul Robeson Tomato 48:31 Introduction to Lillian Allen w/ Giovanna Riccio 49:29 Lillian Allen 57:50 Introduction to George Elliot Clarke w/ Giovanna Riccio 59:40 George Elliot Clarke 1:08:10 Concluding Comments w/ Giovanna Riccio - Video recorded and edited by Tanner Mirrlees, February 25, 2021.