To say that the journey toward political, social, and economic equality, for black American’s, was replete and laden hardships, deadly traps and snares would be a profound understatement.
 
Since the end of the Civil War, the path has been marked with major victories and heart-breaking setbacks. Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent historic figures in black history, bore witness to many of these events himself. 
 
Born a slave, Douglass knew first-hand how much blacks suffered under bondage. And as an abolitionist, a political spokesman, and successful businessman, he saw how former slaves made political choices and organized quickly to secure freedom for themselves and their children. And their political choices led them directly to the Republican Party. 
 
And today, the lives of African Americans are largely the result of the political choices made during the 1930’s and 1960’s. And, for better or for worse, a significant majority of America’s black community has committed itself to the Democrat Party and is reaping the results of their decision.
 
Were these decisions foreseen by Frederick Douglass? Douglass was an abolitionist, a political spokesman, and a businessman. But could he possibly have been a prophet? 
 
Perhaps he was. Because Douglass, along with several other well-known African Americans during his day, accurately predicted the condition of 21st century black America. In Black Political History: From the Arch of Safety into the Mouth of the Lion, we track the political journey of black Americans since the end of the Civil War. We witness their glorious victories despite overwhelming odds. We join them in their disappointment as proven and faithful allies appear to falter in the face of growing violence. 
 
We watched in stunned disbelief as many black American’s turned to a deadly foreign enemy for support. And we cheer as many black Americans decide to take control of their future themselves.
This book also enlightens the reader about the first black congressmen elected and their epic battle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1875. And it also answers questions such as: 
 
•           What is the Civil Rights Act of 1866?
•           What is the Civil Rights Act of 1875?
•           Why did black Americans leave the Republican Party and join the Democrats? 
•           Will blacks ever return to the GOP? 
•           Who was the first black man to appear on a national presidential ticket? 
•           What is the Civil Rights Act of 1957? 
•           Why did the NAACP join with the Democrats after fighting them for so long? 
•           What is the Big Switch? 
•           What is Nixon’s Southern Strategy?
 
Additionally, this book teaches important historic events that are not taught in schools and never addressed during Black History Month. It also helps African Americans better understand themselves and provides greater insight into the black culture.
   
And this book shows that what Frederick Douglass referred to as “the Mouth of the Lion” is truly an accurate description of the condition of black America today.

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