Co-sponsored by Division 32: Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
In-Person Full Paper Panel
Participants:
- (Chair) Vincent L. Hutchings, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- (Discussant) Ismail K. White, Princeton University
Session Description:
Understanding Black political identity is foundational to explaining U.S. politics. The modern U.S. political era, defined by runaway polarization, is outlined in large part by Black citizens and their relationship with the two major parties. The authors on this panel examine the dynamic connections between Black citizens and the two parties, paying particular attention to their historical connection to the Democratic party in contrast to more recent changes in Black support for Republicans. Knowing how Black citizens are responding to, and potentially contributing to, the growing polarized divide is fundamental to understanding what emerges next from this time of crisis in U.S. politics.
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