Once upon a time, Black residents of the United States had more than a cozy relationship with Republican politicians. If you find that hard to believe, let me take you back to the time of your ancestors and forefathers. During the first two decades of GOP existence, the Republican Party called for and promoted African American equality when Democrats and Dixiecrats wanted slavery to continue. President Abraham Lincoln, along with so-called radical Republicans led the political battle to end slavery and also led the fight to give Black men full citizenship. Today, to many Black men and women, Republicans are...

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