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Paul Robeson Honoured

The name Paul Robeson may not mean much to today’s younger generation, but in the 1950s the African-American singer was a household name. Now, visitors to Peace Arch Park near the American border at Blaine, Washington, can learn all about the world-famous opera singer and social activist.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission recently erected

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