From the Origins to Modern Relationships between the African American Community and the Republican Party

Abstract

This article is devoted to the consideration of the relationship between the Republican Party and the black population of the United States. The paper analyzes the historical reasons that influenced the sharp weakening of the position of the Republicans in the African American community. Exploring the characteristics of the electoral behavior of the black population of the country, this article focuses on how groups of voters traditionally attributed to Republican supporters, for example, by age or income level, behave differently in the case of African Americans. In this regard, the paper examines in detail the specific features inherent in Black Republicans, which distinguish them from the majority of the representatives of the African American community who support the Democrats. The study analyzes various measures that the Republican Party currently continues to take in an attempt to increase support among the black population. Particular attention is paid to the problem of interracial relations, as one of the most important factors preventing the Republicans from changing their image in the eyes of the majority of African Americans.