political aspects

Collects an assortment of critical essays that debate various topics relating to immigration, from whether immigration is a serious issue in the United States to how the U.S. government should respond to illegal immigration.

Discusses the history of race and religion in American politics, and describes how both opponents and supporters of slavery drew equally from the Holy Bible to support their claims, the 1830 slave revolt led by Nat Turner, the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, and more.

Examines constitutional issues surrounding immigration in the United States and discusses how immigration laws have changed.

Examines connections between African-American popular culture and politics, tracing the influence of political activists, artists, novelists, filmmakers, musicians, and others on the establishment of formal political equality and critical social spaces since the 1960s.

Examines African-American leadership in the U.S. by taking a close look at Barack Obama's 2008 campaign for the Presidency and discusses figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jesse Jackson while illustrating the effects of slavery, modern megachurches, and hip-hop culture on black politics.

Explores the life of Eugene Allen, a butler who served no fewer than eight presidents, from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan, and after experiencing segregation lived to see the first African American president elected.

The author discusses the politics of race in America; looks at a variety of controversial issues, including the dangers of rap music, gun control, and gentrification; and argues that these topics cannot be understood outside the underlying social, cultural, and political tensions in which they exist.

A reference on African-American involvement in politics that provides a historical overview; alphabetized entries on terms, figures, and laws; discussion of officeholding, social movements, interest groups, and electoral politics; a directory of organizations; a chronology; and an annotated bibliography.

The author discusses the politics of race in America; looks at a variety of controversial issues, including the dangers of rap music, gun control, and gentrification; and argues that these topics cannot be understood outside the underlying social, cultural, and political tensions in which they exist.