Saviors or sellouts the promise and peril of Black Conservatism, from Booker T. Washington to Condoleezza Rice

"This is the first book by an African American liberal about black conservatism and its growing appeal among African Americans today. While the 2006 midterm elections buoyed liberals, Democrats have in fact been losing ground with their African American base. In 1972, fewer than 10 percent of African Americans identified themselves as conservative; today nearly 30 percent-11.2 million-do. By contrast, the number of blacks who self-identify as liberal continues to decline, reaching a low of 13 percent in 2004. In this groundbreaking book, Bracey explains black conservatism's growing appeal and traces its hidden and underappreciated history. Though black conservatives are becoming the most visible voices within African American politics and culture, few realize that the black conservative tradition predates the Civil War and is an intellectual movement with deep historical roots. Bracey takes his readers on a remarkable journey, tracing the evolution of black conservative thought from its origins in antebellum Christian evangelism and petty entrepreneurialism to its contemporary expression in policy debates over affirmative action, law enforcement practices, and the corrosive effects of urban African American artistic and cultural expression. - Publisher."

"Saviors or sellouts : the promise and peril of Black Conservatism, from Booker T. Washington to Condoleezza Rice"
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"Saviors or sellouts the promise and peril of Black Conservatism, from Booker T. Washington to Condoleezza Rice"