Author Description

Introduction: The African American Quest For The Presidency / Bruce A. Glasrud And Cary D. Wintz -- Beginning The Trek: Douglass, Bruce, Black Conventions, Independent Political Parties / Bruce A. Glasrud -- The Communist Party Of The United States And African American Political Candidates / David Cullen And Kyle G. Wilkison -- Charlotta A. Bass: Win Or Lose, We Win / Carolyn Wedin -- Shirley Chisholm: A Catalyst For Change / Maxine D. Jones -- The Socialist Workers Party And African Americans / Dwonna Naomi Goldstone -- Civil Rights Activists And The Reach For Political Power / Jean Van Delinder -- Jesse Jackson: Run, Jesse, Run! / James M. Smallwood -- Lenora Branch Fulani: Challenging The Rules Of The Game / Omar H. Ali -- Race Activists And Fringe Parties With A Message / Charles Orson Cook -- Black Politicians: Paving The Way / Hanes Walton, Jr.... [et At.] -- Colin Powell: The Candidate Who Wasn't / Cary D. Wintz -- Barack Hussein Obama: An Inspiration Of Hope, An Agent For Change / Paul Finkelman. Edited By Bruce A. Glasrud And Cary D. Wintz. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.