The Loneliness of the Black Republican: With Leah Wright Rigueur
August 23, 2023
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August 23, 2023
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How has Black Republicanism evolved throughout American history and what has (or hasn't) been done to attract Black voters to the party? Michael Steele speaks with Leah Wright Rigueur, Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and the author of the award-winning book, “The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power.” The pair discuss the transactional nature of Black Republicanism, celebrity endorsements by Black Republicans, Jackie Robinson and the notion of the "militant Black Republican."<br /><br />Check out Leah's book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Loneliness-Black-Republican-Pragmatic-Politics/dp/0691173648">https://www.amazon.com/Loneliness-Black-Republican-Pragmatic-Politics/dp/0691173648</a><br /><br />If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!<br /><br />Follow Leah @LeahRigueur<br />Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele<br />Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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