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Author Ali, Omar H. (Omar Hamid), author.

Title In the balance of power : independent Black politics and third-party movements in the United States / By Omar H. Ali ; foreword by Eric Foner ; afterword by Jacqueline Sallit.

Publication Info. Athens : Ohio University Press, [2020].

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Edition Revised and updated edition.
Description 1 online resource
text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents 1: Declarations of Independence -- 2: Abolitionism, the Liberty Party, and Free Soil -- 3: Republicans, Reconstruction, and Fusion -- 4: Black Populism and the "Negro Party" -- 5: Black Communists, Socialists, and Nationalists -- 6: Civil Rights, Black Power, and Independent Politics -- 7: The Black and Independent Alliance in 2008.
Summary "Reveals the multiple independent political tactics and strategies that African Americans have used to expand democracy and uphold civil and political rights since the founding of the nation. This new edition of Ali's groundbreaking narrative includes an epilogue by independent political analyst and leader Jacqueline Salit. New material addresses the historic presidencies of both Barack Obama and Donald Trump, as well as the rising tide of independent and anti-party sentiments"-- Provided by publisher.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject African Americans -- Politics and government.
African Americans -- Politics and government.
Third parties (United States politics) -- History.
Third parties (United States politics)
History.
United States -- Race relations -- Political aspects -- History.
United States.
Race relations.
Race relations -- Political aspects.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: 0821424343 9780821424346 (OCoLC)1154119514
ISBN 9780821447260 (electronic book)
0821447262 (electronic book)
0821424343
9780821424346