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What african american preacher ran for president in 1988?
Jesse Jackson ran for president in 1988.
Who was Shirley Chisholm?
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American Congresswoman; there had been black senators and representatives in congress, but until she was elected in 1968, they had all been men. She had a long career in the House of Representatives, and she also ran unsuccessfully for president in 1972.
Who was the first african american who ran for president?
1960 Clennon Washington King, Jr. ran for President representing the Afro-American party
Why does the United States have a black president?
People voted for him. Very few voters thought negatively of the race or skin color of Barack Obama. And for the record, Mr. Obama is as "white" as he is "black," being born to a white/American mother and a black/African father.
When did Martin Luther King Jr become president?
Martin Luther King never ran for president.
How black people ran for president?
Not allowed
How many people wanted to be president in 1860?
There were three men who ran for president in 1860. There may have been others who wanted to be president buy only three ran. These three were; Abraham Lincoln, John Breckinridge, and John Bell.
What black ran for president of the United States?
Barack Obama.
Why couldn't there be a black president of the US during the 20th century?
Because no black person ran for President in that time frame.
What two men ran for president in 1800 and what did they represent?
President Adams and Alexander Haillion i don't know the other
Who were the four African Americans that ran for president before Barack Obama?
I think there was none because the only black that ran was Jesse Jackson.
What year did Shirley Chisholm became the first black president?
yes
What are the names of the two men who ran for president?
McCain and Obama, Obama won!! Surprised this is being asked.
Why are black men faster than white men?
Black men generally have higher testosterone levels, and have a greater percentage of fast twitch muscle. There are some fast white men too though. Christophe Lemaitre ran 9.98.
How long may a person serve as vice president?
As long as their President can. (4 year term, unless ran for 2 terms)
Why do you have a black president?
It depends entirely on the country. In many cases, black presidents come from Africa where such a thing is completely expected since blacks are the overwhelming majority of the population. As concerns the United States, it has a black president because a black person ran for president and was elected. There is no rule or "understanding" in the United States that the President must be from a certain racial, ethnic, or religious background.
What african american preacher ran for president in 1988?
Jesse Jackson ran for president in 1988.
