@prof-deleon.bsky.social
Prof of Sociology & Labor Studies UMass Amherst https://cedricdeleon.wixsite.com/mysite
Thanks so much to the UMass Amherst Labor Center for hosting a joint book talk for me and @ericblanc.bsky.social this afternoon. We had a strong turnout, great questions from postdoc Sara Trongone, and a sharp audience. Many books were sold and autographed @ucpress.bsky.social
30.09.2025 03:04 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Western Mass! The UMass Amherst Labor Center is hosting a joint book talk featuring Eric Blanc & me Mon, Sept 29 @ 4pm in the Old Chapel. Amherst Books will have copies available for purchase. Register w QR code below or by visiting lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z9zv76h @ucpress.bsky.social
27.09.2025 23:02 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Excited to announce a joint book talk this Fri, Sept 12, on the theme "Strategies for Revitalizing Labor" with Eric Blanc.Join us in person at the Janice H. Levin Building, 94 Rockefeller Rd in Piscataway, NJ or on Zoom at:
rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Proud to share my Power at Work blog post, βBlack Workers Were the Architects of Interracial Labor Solidarity.β Power at Work makes the key points of labor research accessible to union leaders & members, journalists, academics, activists, and worker organizations. poweratwork.us/black-worker...
07.09.2025 17:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Join me at the "Solidarity is a Verb" panel at Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago, Plymouth Court Stage, Sat, Sept 6 at 12 noon where I'll discuss my new book, "Freedom Train." Mark your calendars and bring a friend! Full event schedule here: printersrowlitfest.org/schedule-gri... @ucpress.bsky.social
06.09.2025 00:25 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Great minds. Also John Sayles is a genius. Thanks for the follow.
01.09.2025 15:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
To quote my favorite movie Matewan: "Any union that keeps a worker out on account of his race ain't a union. It's a goddam club." This Labor Day, read about the brave people who desegregated the labor movement. Buy my book "Freedom Train": ucpress.edu/books/freedo.... @ucpress.bsky.social
01.09.2025 01:19 β π 110 π 34 π¬ 3 π 1
After the ASA Comparative-Historical Section business meeting, outgoing Chair @prof-deleon.bsky.social and I met up to rep the merch we both picked up at BLACKPINK concerts this summer
#KPopProfs #blackpinkinyourareaβοΈ #asa2025
I had the honor of being interviewed by renowned historian and activist, Gerald Horne, about my latest book, "Freedom Train: Black Politics and the Story of Interracial Labor Solidarity." @ucpress.bsky.social Listen to the interview here: archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_250...
28.06.2025 21:08 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Join me at UCLA on Wed, May 7th at 1pm PT in Bunche Hall Rm 6272 to delve into my latest book, Freedom Train. Let's explore the origins of interracial labor solidarity together! Register at bit.ly/LS-deleon. Many thanks to Kevan Harris, Kit Smemo, @uclairle.bsky.social and @ucpress.bsky.social
02.05.2025 17:45 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Had a blast today at my book launch at UC Berkeley. Thanks to Rici Hammer & Michael Rodriguez-Muniz for organizing, to Tianna Paschel, Steven Pitts & Michael for their insights, my editor @ucpress.bsky.social Naomi Schneider, and my family for their love and support. My heart is full!
30.04.2025 23:28 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Attention Bay Area Family! Join me for my book launch at UC Berkeley on Wed, April 30 at 10am in 820 Social Sciences Building. Tianna Paschel, Michael Rodriguez-Muniz & Steven Pitts will share insights on the book, reception to follow. New to bluesky so pls share! demos.berkeley.edu/2025/04/23/b...
27.04.2025 16:41 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Announcing the new book by Cedric de Leon (Professor of Sociology and Labor Studies, UMass Amherst)! Freedom Train: Black Politics and the Story of Interracial Labor Solidarity π Use UCPSAVE30 to get 30% off at www.ucpress.edu/books/freedo...
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