Freedom Is Not Enough

Black Voters, Black Candidates, and American Presidential Politics

Autori

• Ronald W. Walters

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica

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The book explores the pivotal role of Black voters in American presidential elections, highlighting historical moments such as the 2000 election and the influence of candidates like Jesse Jackson and Carol Moseley Braun. It examines the ongoing significance of the Black vote, shaped by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and addresses the challenges of ensuring that voting rights are genuinely upheld. Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the Act, the author emphasizes the need for continued advocacy and engagement to secure the legitimacy and enforcement of these rights in the electoral process.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

(In brossura)