Apr 14, 2005
Robeson Conference Presentation: Paul Von Blum
Paul Von Blum, senior lecturer in African American studies at University of California, Los Angeles, spoke on “Paul Robeson: The Quintessential Public…
Paul Von Blum, senior lecturer in African American studies at University of California, Los Angeles, spoke on “Paul Robeson: The Quintessential Public…
Nelson Peery, veteran revolutionary organizer, founding member of the League of Revolutionaries for a New America (formerly the Communist Labor Party)…
Poet, playwright, and essayist Amiri Baraka spoke on “The Significance of Paul Robeson’s Theater Productions” (see conference schedule). The moderator…
Harry R. Targ, professor of political science and American studies at Purdue University, and conference director John T. McCartney, professor and head…
James E. Lennertz, associate professor of government and law at Lafayette, spoke on “Paul Robeson’s Lifelong Brush with the Law” (see conference schedule)…
Lamont Yeakey, associate professor of history at California State University, Los Angeles, spoke on “Robeson: Forgotten Hero Who Laid the Foundation for…
Charles Musser, professor of film and American studies at Yale University, spoke on “Robeson’s Research for His Roles in Films and Plays” (see conference…
Paul Robeson Jr., journalist, translator, lecturer, personal aide to Paul Robeson for more than 20 years, and owner and archivist of The Robeson Collection…
Author Randall Robinson, founder and former president of TransAfrica, delivered a keynote speech (see conference schedule). The moderator was Gerald Gill…
Noel Beasley, international vice president of UNITE HERE, spoke on “Robeson as Labor’s Champion” (see conference schedule). The moderator was conference…