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Afritics from Margin to Center

Theorizing the Politics of African American Women as Political Leaders

Cleveland State University

This article summarizes research that examined the politics of African American political leaders. As part of a larger study, data revealed that afritics more accurately explains the politics of African American women as it relates to their political leadership experiences. This article seeks to theorize the politics of African American women political leaders by providing a discussion of afritics and politics. Second, it explores a history of afritics. Third, it examines the contemporary afritics of former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun, former Chicago Alderwoman Anna Langford, Chicago Commissioner Bobbi Steele, and Chicago Alderwoman Dorothy Tillman. The article concludes with vital implications for scholars of African descent who are developing theories about the politics of African American political leaders.

Key Words: Senator Carol Mosely Braun • Dorothy Tillman • Anna Langford • Bobbi Steele • African American women • afritics • politics • racism • classism • sexism • Black adult learners • Black adult political leaders • Black women activists

Journal of Black Studies, Vol. 35, No. 6, 701-714 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0021934704268438


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