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Lawrence Otis Graham

Lawrence Otis Graham discussed his book The Senator and the Socialite: The True Story of America’s First Black Dynasty, published by HarperC… read more

Lawrence Otis Graham discussed his book The Senator and the Socialite: The True Story of America’s First Black Dynasty, published by HarperCollins. Slave-born Blanche K. Bruce (1841-1898) was the first African American to serve a full term in the United State Senate (1875-1881). Having obtained wealth in addition to political clout in Mississippi, he acquired elite class status through his marriage to Josephine Willson, daughter of a wealthy dentist whose freeborn roots extended back to the late 18th century. The book provides a 3-generation, 130-year view of race and politics in America. Mr. Graham discussed his book and topics of racism with guest interviewer Adam Clayton Powell, III.

Mr. Graham is the author of thirteen books, including Member of the Club, which features his undercover experience as a busboy at a discriminatory country club, and Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class. He also writes for periodicals.

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After Words with Lawrence Otis Graham

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Program ID:
194430-1
Category:
Interview
Format:
Interview
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 07, 2006 | 8:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 12, 2010 | 2:45am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Oct 07, 2006 | 8:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 08, 2006 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 08, 2006 | 9:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 15, 2006 | 3:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 27, 2006 | 6:06pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 11, 2010 | 8:36pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 11, 2010 | 9:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 12, 2010 | 2:18am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 12, 2010 | 2:45am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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