Robinson published Black Marxism while still in his thirties.

Evidence

Although his book scared me to death, Cedric the teacher turned out to be remarkably humble, straightforward, down-to-earth, and generous with his time and energy. A demanding reader, to be sure, he ranks among the warmest, funniest characters one could ever meet in this profession—and his subtle sense of humor finds its way even into Black Marxism’s most difficult passages. What also amazes me is that Professor Robinson was still in his thirties when he published Black Marxism, a book which would have compelled even the great Du Bois to take a seat and listen. — Cedric J. Robinson, Black Marxism_ The Making of the Black…, 24

Categorization

Category: Factual Claims

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