Paul Von Blum is Senior Lecturer in African American Studies and Communication Studies at UCLA. He has taught at the University of California since 1968, serving 11 years at UC Berkeley before arriving at...
Paul Von Blum is Senior Lecturer in African American Studies and Communication Studies at UCLA. He has taught at the University of California since 1968, serving 11 years at UC Berkeley before arriving at UCLA in 1980. He is the author of six books and numerous articles on art, culture, education, and politics. His most recent book is "Paul Robeson for Beginners" (2014). Other books Von Blum has authored include "Racism and the Law" and "A Life at the Margins: Keeping the Political Vision," his 2011 memoir that chronicles almost 50 years of political activism, starting with his civil rights work in the South and elsewhere in the early 1960s.
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigFeb 8, 2019
The author examines 'Sundown towns'—all-white communities that kept out minorities with laws, threats and violence—in the context of Trump era racism and #BlackLivesMatter. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigJan 11, 2019
In an age of alternative facts, this new edition of the classic "Lies My Teacher Told Me" is an essential cornerstone of historical literacy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigAug 31, 2018
African-American historian Nell Painter's inspiring and captivating memoir tells of her going to art school at age 64 after a brilliant academic career. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigAug 15, 2018
Most Americans have never heard of Artsakh, but they should support its desire to choose democracy over authoritarianism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigJun 21, 2018
The artist’s works document a monumental step toward democracy in his home country and offer stunning examples of the art of the protest poster. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigApr 27, 2018
The tradition of subversive political cartoons thrives today, as can be seen in volumes by Mr. Fish, David G. Brown and Mohammad Sabaaneh. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigFeb 16, 2018
The story of Jewish resistance to the large numbers of Nazis and fascists in Los Angeles during the 1930s and early ’40s is a reminder to remain vigilant. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigJan 19, 2018
This book's histories of prominent, socially conscious Chicana/o murals in L.A. speak eloquently to the need to preserve artistic freedom. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigDec 30, 2017
A new exhibition of political posters in Los Angeles puts a powerful spotlight on police abuses. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigOct 6, 2017
An excerpt from a new book that demonstrates that Los Angeles, surpassing New York and Chicago, is arguably the epicenter for African-American visual art. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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