Barak Obama's successful run for the Presidency has certainly changed the way Americans
view race and leadership. However, his campaign was not the first attempt by an African
American to gain the White House.
African Americans and the Presidency explores the long history of African
American candidates for President and Vice President, examining the impact of each
candidate on the American public, as well as the contribution they all made toward
advancing racial equality in America. Each chapter takes the story one step further in
time, through original essays written by top experts, giving depth to these inspiring
candidates, some of whom are familiar to everyone, and some whose stories may be new.
Presented with illustrations and a detailed timeline, African Americans and the
Presidency provides anyone interested in African American history and politics with a
unique perspective on the path carved by the predecessors of Barak Obama, and the meaning
their efforts had for the United States.
256 pages, Paperback