The Great Migration and the Democratic Party: Black Voters and the Realignment of American Politics in the 20th Century
, "The Great Migration and the Democratic Party: Black Voters and the Realignment of American Politics in the 20th Century"
English | ISBN: 1439917450 | 2020 | 202 pages | PDF | 8 MB
English | ISBN: 1439917450 | 2020 | 202 pages | PDF | 8 MB
Where Black people live has long been an important determinant of their ability to participate in political processes. The Great Migration significantly changed the way Democratic Party elites interacted with Black communities in northern cities, Detroit, New York, and Chicago. Many white Democratic politicians came to believe the growing pool of Black voters could help them reach their electoral goals—and these politicians often changed their campaign strategies and positions to secure Black support. Furthermore, Black migrants were able to participate in politics because there were fewer barriers to Black political participations outside the South.
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