From Edward Brooke to Barack Obama : African American Political Success, 1966-2008.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (273 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Deracializing or Racializing Campaigns -- 2. The DuBois-Washington Debates in Congressional Politics since 1928 -- 3. Retaining White Power with Black Mayors -- 4. Defying All Odds: African Americans Winning Statewide Elections -- 5. The Political Pinnacle: Barack Obama's Presidential Victory -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
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African Americans-Politics and government-20th century. African Americans-History-1964-. African American leadership. Presidents-United States-Election-2008. United States-Race relations-Political aspects. United States-Race relations-History-20th century.