| Contents |
The Revolutionary War to Dred Scott: the antecedents of political empowerment, 1776-1857 -- The Civil War: the slavery debate erupts, 1860-1865 -- Reconstruction: increasing rights and political empowerment, 1868-1883 -- After reconstruction: political disenfranchisement and banishment, 1880-1904 -- The early twentieth century to the civil rights movement: a slow return to Washington, 1913-1964 -- The civil rights movement and beyond: equal rights and political empowerment, 1965-1993 -- The modern era: the congressional black caucus and the "Republican revolution," 1994-2007 -- African Americans run for office: campaigns and elections -- African Americans face a political reality: ethics and corruption investigations -- African American women in congress: a long road to office -- African American lawmakers fight racism: representatives of an excluded people -- African American lawmakers address war: peace, war and patriotism -- African American lawmakers and international affairs: America as a world power -- At the heart of the African American experience: the struggle for economic justice -- Visions of America: the dream and the reality. |
