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The Forgotten History of Black Republicans

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The Black Republican in modern politics is most often depicted either as a traitor to be scorned or misguided.

Leah Wright Rigueur
Leah Wright Rigueur
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Leah Wright Rigueur

Leah Wright Rigueur

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