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6 iconic African Americans who left the U.S. for Europe to escape racism and segregation

Paul Robeson

In the late 1920s, Paul Robeson, acclaimed social activist and performer, relocated with his family to Europe to further his career in acting. The decision came when he had enough of the racism and treatment that was not allowing his craft and personality to develop. In the USA, it was extremely hard for black entertainers to enjoy centre stage attention and celebrity lifestyle. As an actor who had won the hearts of many in the USA for featuring in play such as Othello, Paul was denied several roles due to the color of his skin. In Europe, he became an international star and used the platform to speak against the treatment of the Black race and how it affected their progress.

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Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson is a Ghanaian –Nigerian avid reader and lover of the Creative Arts. She is also a writer and has worked with various online platforms as an editor and content creator. She also produces a literary radio show and has worked as a festival administrator. Her story was featured in the 2017 Independence anthology by Afridiaspora. Her play has been staged by African Theater Workshop and she is the 2018 winner of the Random Thoughts writing Prize.

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