Paul Von Blum / TruthdigMay 23, 2014
For too long, this country has relegated its militant black figures to the margins of the historical record. A new biography of Stokely Carmichael is a major antidote to that problem.For too long, the U.S. has relegated its militant black figures to the margins of historical record. A new biography of Stokely Carmichael is a major antidote to the problem. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigApr 11, 2014
A new biography of Paul Robeson delves into his remarkable political activism, while revealing a pernicious social order determined to destroy its most effective and outspoken critics. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigDec 10, 2013
The artistic record in a region that aspires to world-class status has been problematic when it comes to censorship and preservation. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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Paul Von Blum / TruthdigMar 1, 2013
The modern civil rights movement occurred long before millions of Americans were born, but many participants and observers are still available to recount their stories. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigMay 22, 2012
Willie Middlebrook's untimely death at the age of 54 on May 4 brought an end to the work of one of the finest and most socially conscious artists of our times. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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