Robin Hood

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One sculpture transforms the European hero Robin Hood into an African bandit queen who raided slave traders and freed their captives.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Griffin himself has donated $650 million in charitable gifts to such organizations as the Robin Hood Foundation, Success Academy Charter Schools, several New York hospitals, and several of the city’s museums, the email stated.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“It’s a bit like Robin Hood, using commercial projects to pay ourselves and reinvest in our films,” said De Givry.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Ridge imagined Murrieta as the Robin Hood of El Dorado, a folk hero who sought just retribution against Anglo society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Elizabeth shouts at Robin Hood to quiet down.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan