Assignment: AFRICAN AMERICAN POLITICS
Research Essay
Overview
The 2018 midterm elections have a significant number of African American politicians running for office. This representation of minorities is perhaps the most significant since the 19th century reconstruction era and 1971 establishment of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The first black elected officials were during Reconstruction. After Reconstruction, it would not be until the 1970s that more than four black politicians served in the U.S. Congress in the same session. In the history of the USA there have only been three black governors, and of the three only two were elected to the office. The midterm elections will have three black candidates for governor in the states of Maryland, Georgia and Florida.
Instructions
Research the era of Reconstruction, the 1970s and the current political climate to discuss the importance of black voters, and if the current shift in the American political climate a permanent change. The websites below will provide some background. However, your research should be more extensive.
Your discussion should include information on black mayors in major cities, state constitutional offices and general assemblies, congressional and senate, and gubernatorial races.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.