The Black Republicans
About the Episode
Harvard Kennedy School Professor Leah Wright Rigueur discusses her new book "The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power," a history of the GOP's relationship with African Americans from the New Deal to Ronald Reagan's presidency.
Aired:
12/26/14
| Expires: | Runtime: 28m 08s
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