Nordin, Dennis S.

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.


Electronic books.

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