Black Spokane - The Civil Rights Struggle in the Inland Northwest

In 1981, decades before mainstream America elected Barack Obama, James Chase became the first African American mayor of Spokane, Washington, with the overwhelming support of a majority-white electorate. Chase's win failed to capture the attention of historians--as had the century-long evolution of the black community in Spokane. In Black Spokane: The Civil Rights Struggle in the Inland Northwest, Dwayne A. Mack corrects this oversight--and recovers a crucial chapter in the history of race relations and civil rights in America.

About the author

Dwayne A. Mack is Carter G. Woodson Chair in African American History and Professor of History at Berea College, author of numerous articles on African American history, and co-editor of Beginning a Career in Academia: A Guide for Graduate Students of Color.

Summary

In 1981, decades before mainstream America elected Barack Obama, James Chase became the first African American mayor of Spokane, Washington, with the overwhelming support of a majority-white electorate. In Black Spokane, Dwayne Mack recovers a crucial chapter in the history of race relations and civil rights in America.

Product details

• Authors: Dwayne Mack, Dwayne A. Mack
• Publisher: University Of Oklahoma Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9780806190051
• ISBN: 978-0-8061-9005-1
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Race and Culture in the Americ; Race and Culture in the American West Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education