Eslanda and Paul Robeson: Revolutionaries in the Making (Part 1)
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The episode explores the love story of Eslanda Cardozo Goode and Paul Robeson during the Roaring 20s in Harlem and the challenges they face as they pursue fame and fortune.
Eslanda Cardozo Goode and Paul Robeson meet and fall in love during the Roaring 20s in Harlem. They give up promising careers and devote themselves to climbing the ladder of fame and fortune. Can their relationship survive the success that follows? Starring Jason Reynolds
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Guest: Jason Reynolds
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