Randall Robinson

Randall M. Robinson
Robinson and Hazel Ross-Robinson returning from the inauguration of Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 1994
Born(1941-07-06)July 6, 1941
DiedMarch 24, 2023(2023-03-24) (aged 81)
NationalityAmerican
Education
Employer(s)
Known for
  • Anti-apartheid activism
  • Activism to restore democracy in Haiti[1]
TitleDistinguished Scholar in Residence
Spouse
Hazel Ross-Robinson (m. 1987)
Parents
  • Maxie Cleveland Robinson, Sr.
  • Doris Alma Jones Robinson Griffin[2]
Relatives
Max Robinson (brother)
Website
Notes

Randall Robinson (July 6, 1941 – March 24, 2023) was an American lawyer, author and activist, noted as the founder of TransAfrica. He was known particularly for his impassioned opposition to apartheid, and for his advocacy on behalf of Haitian immigrants and Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide.[5] Due to his frustration with American society, Robinson emigrated to Saint Kitts in 2001.

  1. ^ Pal, Amitabh (September 26, 2005). "Randall Robinson Interview". The Progressive. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  2. ^ "Doris Griffin Obituary". The Virginian Pilot. Norfolk, Virginia. November 5, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  3. ^ "Randall S. Robinson, Dr.". Who's Who Among African Americans (fee, via Fairfax County Public Library). Detroit: Gale. 2011. Gale Document Number: GALE&%7C;K1645537189. Retrieved February 27, 2014. Biography in Context.
  4. ^ "Randall Robinson". Encyclopedia of World Biography (fee, via Fairfax County Public Library). Vol. 23. Detroit: Gale. 2003. Gale Document Number: GALE%7C;K1631008095. Retrieved February 27, 2014. Biography in Context.
  5. ^ "Randall Robinson website". Archived from the original on August 28, 2005. Retrieved September 2, 2005.

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