The Last of the Black Emperors
1998-07-19T22:27:13-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/3dd/19980719222819002_hd.jpgAuthor Jonetta Rose Barras discussed her book, The Last of the Black Emperors: The Hollow Comeback of Marion Barry in the New Age of Black Leaders, published by Bancroft Press. The book describes Mayor Barry’s career in Washington, DC and his re-election as mayor after being arrested and imprisoned for possessing crack cocaine and attempts to explain why Mayor Barry was re-elected in 1994 following his removal from office.
Author Jonetta Rose Barras discussed her book, The Last of the Black Emperors: The Hollow Comeback of Marion Barry in the New Age of Black… read more
Author Jonetta Rose Barras discussed her book, The Last of the Black Emperors: The Hollow Comeback of Marion Barry in the New Age of Black Leaders, published by Bancroft Press. The book describes Mayor Barry’s career in Washington, DC and his re-election as mayor after being arrested and imprisoned for possessing crack cocaine and attempts to explain why Mayor Barry was re-elected in 1994 following his removal from office. close
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