Dr. Leah Wright-Rigueur

Historian, Author & Political Scholar

Historian, Author & Political Scholar

The Forgotten History of Black Republicans



Some of my writing, interviews and lectures...

Some of my most popular Posts...

When Muhammad Ali Endorsed Ronald Reagan.

The complexity of the legendary champion’s public life.

What’s The Deal With Black Republicans?

Much of my research happened in the Schomburg so it feels like I'm
coming full circle.

Why would a black person want to be republican?

The relationship between the GOP and black voters has shifted from supportive to downright icy over the past 100 years.

Why doesn’t Bernie resonate with black voters?

In a campaign with candidates like Donald Trump & Ben Carson, a Sanders candidacy fits right in.

Race-Baiting for the Presidency.

Fanning the fires of racial division has long been an effective campaign strategy.

5 Ways Jackie Robinson was different from Modern Republicans.

Few people know about his work within the GOP.