Micahel Fauntroy: Republicans and the Black Vote (3)

Michael Fauntroy explores the history of the relationship between African-Americans and the Republican Party in "Republicans and the Black Vote." He writers that the Republican party had nearly unanimous support among African-Americans during Reconstruction because of Republicans' progressive civil rights policies. However, the Democratic party became associated with civil rights in the 20th century, and consequently most African-Americans now vote for Democrats.

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[bjlewis101]

considering there's few blacks in the room, compared to whites concerning the issues regard black and the writer tells a story in itself. Why should repubs. change their stance for blacks who don't want to pursue their own agenda. i hope they keep staying out of school. that's the issue "enslaving" them today, not the white man!

[yuukisama2001]

Really enjoying your commentary. Makes things much more clearer. Also, your point on Lincoln, reminded me of a passage I read from 'black history' book my uncle owned that mentions him being hesitant. 'Frederick Douglas' was one of the individuals he had some issues with pushing things. Which also again explains to me why he [Douglas] along with others were a part of the Rep. party.

[maimai2014]

This is a very clear and concise overview of Mr. Fauntroy's book.