Alfred E. Smith
Articles discussing Alfred E. Smith from The Crisis (1910-1934)
Alfred E. Smith (6 articles)
Articles from The Crisis that substantially discuss Alfred E. Smith.
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| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 (Dec) | The Election | Critiques the election’s effects on Black democracy, cataloging gains in representation and losses from Klan resurgence. |
| 1927 (Nov) | Smith | Argues Governor Smith’s nomination would expose Southern racism and could shatter the Solid South, advancing democracy. |
| 1928 (May) | The Negro Politician | Examines how Black voters confront graft and Jim Crow, arguing informed participation is essential to democracy in The Crisis (1928). |
| 1928 (Sep) | Houston | Writing for The Crisis (1928), shows the Democratic Party weaponizing race to suppress Black voters, exposing Jim-Crow politics and corruption. |
| 1928 (Nov) | On the Fence | Shows Hoover and Smith align on oligarchy and color caste, urging Black voters to back Congress against the color bar. |
| 1928 (Dec) | The Election | Condemns the white primary, praises Oscar DePriest, and urges democracy against corrupt political machines. |
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