Abstract
Based on the author's senior thesis in African-American history; this article about black women by a black woman was conceived to educate Americans about a different kind of history. It illustrates the silent political struggles of black women in Durham, North Carolina, and their gradual acceptance into American politics from 1950 to 1996. The oral history design demonstrates that black women's political activity underwent a transformation from grassroots politics to full electoral participation, which brought them to the forefront of Durham politics. Through both types of political activity, the unique political consciousness of black women continues to have a great impact on the community's political institutions.
Recommended Citation
Walton, Grace
(2000)
"Black Women in Durham Politics, 1950-1996: From Grassroots to Electoral Politics,"
New England Journal of Public Policy: Vol. 15:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/nejpp/vol15/iss2/6
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