Books on Black Presidential Candidates

Black Candidates - While the presidential run of Barack Obama has been historic, most know he’s not the first African American to run for the White House. If you’re looking to learn a bit more about all of the African Americans who’ve run for president you may want to check out these books.

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Black Candidates - While the presidential run of Barack Obama has been historic, most know he’s not the first African American to run for the White House. If you’re looking to learn a bit more about all of the African Americans who’ve run for president you may want to check out these books.

Shirley Chisholm - Chisolm was the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black female presidential candidate from a major political party.

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Shirley Chisholm - Shirley Chisholm, a Democrat congresswomen from New York ran for President in 1972. Chisholm wrote “Unbought and Unbosses” that talks about her political career and her historic run White House run.

Rev. Jesse Jackson - In 1984 and 1988, minister and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson ran for president as a Democrat. Although he lost his party’s nomination in both years his platform was supported by many voters in the primaries. Two books that take a closer look at Jackson’s run are:“Jesse Jackson's 1984 Presidential Campaign: Challenge and Change in American Politics” by Lucius J. Barker and Ronald W. Walters (editors) “Keep Hope Alive: Jesse Jackson's 1988 Presidential Campaign” by Frank Clemente (editor).

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Rev. Jesse Jackson - In 1984 and 1988, minister and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson ran for president as a Democrat. Although he lost his party’s nomination in both years his platform was supported by many voters in the primaries. Two books that take a closer look at Jackson’s run are:“Jesse Jackson's 1984 Presidential Campaign: Challenge and Change in American Politics” by Lucius J. Barker and Ronald W. Walters (editors) “Keep Hope Alive: Jesse Jackson's 1988 Presidential Campaign” by Frank Clemente (editor).

Lenora Fulani - Fulani is psychologist and social activist, who ran as an Independent in 1988 and 1992. In 1988 she was the first woman and the first African American to get on the ballot for president in all 50 states. To learn more about her life and her politics, pick up “The Making of a Fringe Candidate 1992” by Lenora B. Fulani.

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Lenora Fulani - Fulani is psychologist and social activist, who ran as an Independent in 1988 and 1992. In 1988 she was the first woman and the first African American to get on the ballot for president in all 50 states. To learn more about her life and her politics, pick up “The Making of a Fringe Candidate 1992” by Lenora B. Fulani.

Alan Keyes - Keyes is a conservative Republican and a former diplomat. He also ran for the US Senate against Barack Obama in 2004. To learn more about Keyes’ political career, check out: “Our Character, Our Future” by Alan L. Keyes.

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Alan Keyes - Keyes is a conservative Republican and a former diplomat. He also ran for the US Senate against Barack Obama in 2004. To learn more about Keyes’ political career, check out: “Our Character, Our Future” by Alan L. Keyes.

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Rev. Al Sharpton - Before he ran for president as a Democrat in 2004, activist and minister Sharpton ran for US Senate and mayor of New York. He’s the founder of the National Action Network and he hosts a syndicated radio program. To learn more about Sharpton read his book, “Al On America.”

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Rev. Al Sharpton - Before he ran for president as a Democrat in 2004, activist and minister Sharpton ran for US Senate and mayor of New York. He’s the founder of the National Action Network and he hosts a syndicated radio program. To learn more about Sharpton read his book, “Al On America.”

Carol Moseley-Braun - In 1993, Democrat Carol Moseley Braun became the first and, so far, only African-American woman elected to the US Senate. In 2004, Ms. Braun became a candidate for president. To read more check out, “Carol Moseley-Braun (African-American Leaders)” by Wayne D'Orio.

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Carol Moseley-Braun - In 1993, Democrat Carol Moseley Braun became the first and, so far, only African-American woman elected to the US Senate. In 2004, Ms. Braun became a candidate for president. To read more check out, “Carol Moseley-Braun (African-American Leaders)” by Wayne D'Orio.

Barack Obama - Obama, an Illinois US Senator, has the best chance of all the previous African American candidates to win his party’s nomination. He’s written two best selling books: “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream” and “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” by Barack Obama.

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Barack Obama - Obama, an Illinois US Senator, has the best chance of all the previous African American candidates to win his party’s nomination. He’s written two best selling books: “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream” and “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” by Barack Obama.