African American Politics

African-American Politics is a cutting-edge introduction to the political successes, failures, and persistent challenges of African-American political participation in the United States. Exploring both historic and present day political phenomena, the book draws on a wide range of sources, including U.S. Census data, Gallup Polls, landmark court opinions, speeches and first-hand interviews to provide the reader with a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute analysis of what often appear to be "irreconcilable differences" between the American political system and one of its most historically subjugated constituency groups. Amongst the key topics covered are: symbolic versus substantive politics the impact of race on socio-economic status the post -Civil Rights leadership vacuum the rise of Black Conservatism and "New Black Politics" the political significance of Black Mega-Churches the emergence of "Hip Hop" as an alternative political voice the future of African - American Politics This book will be essential reading for students of American and minority politics, African - American studies and related disciplines. It will serve as a catalyst for dialogue for anyone interested in the role of African Americans in contemporary US political life. For more information and resources visit the accompanying series website: www.politybooks.com/minoritypol

Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 African Americans and Democracy Chapter 3 African Americans and Dollars & Sense Chapter 4 African Americans and Voting Behavior Chapter 5 African Americans and Congress Chapter 6 African Americans and the President Chapter 7 African Americans and the Judiciary Chapter 8 African Americans and Political Parties Chapter 9 African Americans and Interest Groups Chapter 10 African Americans and the Civil Rights Movement Chapter 11 African Americans and the Black Church Chapter 12 African Americans and the Politics of Hip Hop Chapter 13 Where Do We Go From Here? Glossary Works Cited