Introducing
Learning to be Content Outside Your Comfort Zone
A journey into truth and justice. A bold dismantling of the myths of race.
About the Book
It’s About Time is a critical exploration of the constructed concept of race and the enduring myth of European supremacy. Drawing on historical analysis, scientific critique, and sociopolitical commentary, dismantling the pseudo-scientific and cultural narratives that have upheld racial hierarchies for centuries.
This book calls for a complete rejection of racial categorization and urges a re-examination of history, language, and belief systems to expose the falsity of European supremacy and to pave the way for a more equitable future.
About the author
Dr. Paul Robert Lehman
Educator • Civil Advocate • Journalist
Dr. Paul Robert Lehman, a multiethnic American, was born on April 18, 1941, in Mansura, Louisiana. With a distinguished career spanning education, public media, and military service, he is now retired and holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Life Journey
A Legacy of Remarkable Achievement
Education
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Lehigh University – Ph.D. in American Literature (Spring 1976)
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Major Areas: American Literature before 1900, Chaucer, Twentieth-Century American Fiction
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Special Interest: Black American / Ethnic American Fiction
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- University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK – M.E. in Language Arts Communications (Speech/English), 1971
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Central State College, Edmond, OK – B.A. in English and Speech (Double Major), 1969
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Douglass High School, Oklahoma City, OK, 1959
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St. John’s Academy, Winfield, KS, 1955–1958
Career
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Professor Emeritus, Central State University (Present)
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Educational Consultant/Advisor – Multicultural and Ethnic American Studies (Present)
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Dean, Graduate College, Central State University, Edmond, OK (1985–1988)
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Associate Professor, Department of English, Central State University (1980–1984)
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Assistant Professor, Department of English, Central State University (1976–1980)
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Adjunct Professor, Northampton County Community College, PA (1974–1976)
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Instructor, Department of English, Central State University (1969–1973)
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Facilitator/Teacher, Scholar-Leadership Enrichment Program, University of Oklahoma (1983)
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Researcher, Office of Folklife Programs, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. (1982)
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Television News Anchor, Reporter, Writer, Editor, Photographer, and Producer, KWTV-9 (CBS), Oklahoma City, OK (1968–1970)
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Credit Representative, Standard Oil of California, Los Angeles, CA (1966–1967)
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Inspector/Tester, Western Electric Telephone Co., Los Angeles, CA (1963–1966)
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U.S. Navy, Third-Class Officer, Storekeeper (1958–1963)
Awards & Recognition
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Merit Salary Award, Central State University (1982–1983, 1984–1985)
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Service Award, Boy Scouts of America (1984)
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Service Award, Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City (1984)
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Who’s Who Among Black Americans (1978)
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Who’s Who in American Education (1988)
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First Department Lifetime Achievement Award, University of Central Oklahoma
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Distinguished Former Student Award, University of Central Oklahoma (2007)
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Luminary Award, University of Central Oklahoma (2017)
Reach Out
Contact Me
Dr. Paul Lehman invites you to explore his work and join the conversation. His latest book is available through leading booksellers, and he welcomes hearing from readers who wish to share their thoughts, questions, or reflections.
