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Initially an apolitical artist, Robeson was the first major concert star to popularize the performance of Negro spirituals and was the first black actor of the 20th century to portray [[Shakespeare]]'s ''[[Othello]]'' on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]]. As of 2009 Robeson's run in the 1943&ndash;45 ''Othello'' production still holds the record for the longest running Shakespeare play on Broadway. In line with Robeson's vocal dissatisfaction with movie [[stereotype]]s, his roles in both the [[Cinema of the United States|US]] and [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British film industries]] were some of the first parts ever created that displayed dignity and respect for the African American film actor, paving the way for [[Sidney Poitier]] and [[Harry Belafonte]].<ref>Duberman, Martin. ''Paul Robeson'', 1989, pg 90.</ref>

Initially an apolitical artist, Robeson was the first major concert star to popularize the performance of Negro spirituals and was the first black actor of the 20th century to portray [[Shakespeare]]'s ''[[Othello]]'' on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]]. As of 2009 Robeson's run in the 1943&ndash;45 ''Othello'' production still holds the record for the longest running Shakespeare play on Broadway. In line with Robeson's vocal dissatisfaction with movie [[stereotype]]s, his roles in both the [[Cinema of the United States|US]] and [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British film industries]] were some of the first parts ever created that displayed dignity and respect for the African American film actor, paving the way for [[Sidney Poitier]] and [[Harry Belafonte]].<ref>Duberman, Martin. ''Paul Robeson'', 1989, pg 90.</ref>

At the height of his fame, Paul Robeson decided to become a primarily political artist, staunchly affiliated with Communist causes, defending the most horrible atrocities in history taking place under his eyes in Moscow, while diverting attention of African Americans by stressing instead the evils of [[fascism]] and [[racism]] in the US and abroad.<ref name="Duberman Preface" /> In Robeson's view, Communism would do more for the liberation of peoples of color then capitalism would; he ignored the fierce racism in Moscow itself.  

At the height of his fame, Paul Robeson decided to become a primarily political artist, staunchly affiliated with Communist causes, defending arguably some of most horrible atrocities in history taking place under his eyes in Moscow, while diverting attention of African Americans by stressing instead the evils of [[fascism]] and [[racism]] in the US and abroad.<ref name="Duberman Preface" /> In Robeson's view, Communism would do more for the liberation of peoples of color then capitalism would; he ignored the fierce racism in Moscow itself while stating that he himself did not experience any..  

Robeson roused fears among Americans who thought he migh succeed in creating a violent black revolt during the late 1940s through to the late 1950s. The State Depatment of course revoked his passport was revoked from 1950 to 1958 under the [[McCarran Act]] to limiyt the damage he could do to the United States and the world. Leftisst flocked to his colors--a bonanze for the counterspied of the FBI, CIA and British [[MI5]] who watched him for over three decades.  

Robeson roused fears among Americans who thought he might succeed in creating a violent black revolt during the late 1940s through to the late 1950s. The State Depatment revoked his passport from 1950 to 1958 under the [[McCarran Act]] to limit the damage he could do to the United States and the world. Leftists flocked to his colors--a bonanza for the counterspied of the FBI, CIA and British [[MI5]] who watched him for over three decades.  

The far left around the globe could count on Robeson to stir up trouble by his rants on Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. His close ties to Moscow, however, undercut his credibility and he never became a major leader in any international organization.  

The far left around the globe could count on Robeson to stir up trouble by his rants on Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. His close ties to Moscow, however, undercut his credibility and he never became a major leader in any international organization.