The Black History of the White House explores the complicated history of race in America by taking an unflinching look at the checkered past of the presidential residence. Juxtaposing significant events in White House history with the ongoing struggle for civil rights, Clarence Lusane makes plain that the White House has always been a prism through which to view the social struggles and progress of black Americans. Celebrate Presidents' Day and Black History Month with this thought-provoking work of nonfiction.
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