“To be free—to walk the good American earth as equal citizens, to live without fear, to enjoy the fruits of our toil, to give our children every opportunity in life—that dream which we have held so long in our hearts is today the destiny that we hold in our hands.”
Stories from the Paul Robeson House
Hear personal narratives from those whose lives have been touched by this Renaissance man.
Frances Aulston
Frances Aulston is at heart an educator and a cultural historian. As
President and CEO of The Paul Robeson House and the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, she has put her energy and knowledge in making this historic site into a rich cultural center for the community and the city. Aulston received a Masters in Library Sciences from Drexel University and worked for the Free Library of Philadelphia, from which she is now retired.