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Bill V. Mullen is a Professor of English and American Studies at Purdue University, specializing in American Literature, African American Studies, Cultural Studies, and Critical Race Theory. His academic work bridges Marxist theory with contemporary social justice movements, including his role as faculty adviser to Students for Justice in Palestine at Purdue and a member of the organizing collective for the United States Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (USACB).
- Specializations: Critical Race Theory, Working-Class Studies, Afro-Asian Solidarity
- Affiliations: American Studies, Asian American Studies
Mullen’s research explores intersections of race, class, and radical politics across transnational contexts. He has written extensively on W.E.B. Du Bois’s global revolutionary impact, Afro-Orientalist frameworks, and the role of Palestinian solidarity in modern academic discourse. Current projects include a biography of James Baldwin, emphasizing his radical and queer politics.
Recent publications analyze antifascist traditions, necroliberal university structures, and the Palestinian BDS movement as part of global antiracist campaigns. His work spans cultural theory, historical analysis, and activist scholarship, reflecting a commitment to political engagement in academic practice.
Scientific awards
- Fulbright Lecturer at Wuhan University
Advising and grants include editorial collaborations with leading scholars like Sherry Lee Linkon and James Smethurst. His academic freedom advocacy has shaped debates around institutional censorship and resistance to imperialism.
