All are invited to attend "A Tribute to Paul Robeson: Salute to a Cultural Warrior," on Sunday, April 8 2001 at 2 p.m. in recognition of the 103rd Anniversary of the birth of Paul Robeson (April 9, 1898).

There will be a formal dedication of the sculpture, "Here I Stand: the Spirit of Paul Robeson" created by DC Sculptor Allen Uzikee Nelson who will be on hand for the dedication. The community celebration will also include an African libation, tributes to Robeson, African drumming and poetry.

Events will take place at "Robeson Park," 4200 Georgia Ave., NW at the crossroads of Georgia, Kansas & Varnum Sts. in Petworth, Washington, DC.

Paul Robeson was born in Princeton, N.J. April 9, 1898, the son of a runaway slave. During his life (1898-1976), Robeson was recognized worldwide as an accomplished athlete, singer, actor, orator, linguist, lawyer, scholar, author, political activist, internationalist and uncompromising advocate of human and civil rights and African awareness.

For more information about the Robeson tribute call 202.387-4747.