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October 25, 2007
Political Scientist Examined Impact of Black Vote, Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina During Unity Day Address
Kicking off Rider University’s Unity Day activities on October 9, Dr. Melissa Lacewell-Harris, associate professor of political science at Princeton University, shared her analysis of the impact of the black vote on the Democratic presidential primaries and the politics of Hurricane Katrina. Lacewell-Harris addressed approximately 150 members of the Rider University community on how race plays a critical role in the shaping of one’s feelings, opinions and the decision-making process in the world of politics. She is author of Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought.

 

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