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The Price of the Ticket
Barack Obama and the Rise and Decline of Black Politics
The historical significance of Barack Obama’s triumph in the presidential election of 2008 scarcely requires comment. Yet it contains an irony: he won a victory as an African American only by denying that he should discuss issues that target the concerns of African Americans. Obama’s very success, writes Fredrick Harris, exacted a heavy cost on black politics.
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The Return of Racism?
Race and Inequality After Charlottesville FREDRICK C. HARRIS is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center on African American Politics and Society at
How Democratic Candidates Win the African-American Vote
South Carolina will be the third state to vote for a Democratic nominee in 2020, but the first with a largely black electorate—more than sixty
Ferguson’s Rage
The rioting in Ferguson, Missouri in recent days and the mass demonstrations in 170 other US cities are testament to a deeply felt rage. That