Kings and Pawns: Howard Bryant on Jackie Robinson, Paul Robeson, and America

Join acclaimed author Howard Bryant for a conversation about his latest book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America. Bryant examines the intertwined legacies of two towering figures—Robinson, the barrier-breaking athlete, and Robeson, the artist-activist who challenged a nation—revealing how their lives reflect the possibilities and pressures of Black leadership. The program includes an audience Q&A and book signing with the author.