Celebrating Paul Leroy Robeson.

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 8649) adopted by the Washington State Senate to honor Paul Leroy Robeson's life and legacy. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; instead, it symbolically celebrates Robeson as a scholar, athlete, artist, and civil rights activist who advocated for global justice and human dignity. The resolution highlights his achievements at Rutgers University, his career in performing arts, his multilingual advocacy, and his activism against discrimination and McCarthyism. It urges reflection on his vision for "global collective humanity" and justice.