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Born on April 9, 1898 in Princeton, NJ Youngest of five children At six, mother died in fire One of two blacks in his high school Excelled in debate, football, acting Played lead role in //Othello// Attended [|Rutgers University], a mainly white college Highest GPA in class Attended law school at New York University and Columbia University Performed in films that contradicted black stereotype Co-founded the Council on African Affairs to aid in African liberation Sang at rallies to support a democratic Spain (Africa Within)  [|Riot] at Paul Robeson's Concert in New York(Hulu - Videos)
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