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The breakthrough : politics and race in the age of Obama

Veteran journalist Ifill sheds new light on the impact of Barack Obama's presidential victory and introduces the emerging African American politicians forging a new path to political power. Ifill argues that the Black political structure formed during the Civil Rights movement is giving way to...

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Main Author: Ifill, Gwen.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Anchor Books, 2009.
Edition:1st Anchor Books ed.
Subjects and Genres:
Obama, Barack > Influence.
African American politicians > History.
African Americans > Politics and government.
Presidents > United States > Election > 2008.
United States > Race relations.
United States > Politics and government.
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