Black voices in the halls of power : race and rhetorical representation in Congress / Jennifer R. Garcia, Christopher T. Stout, Katherine Tate.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garcia, Jennifer Rosa, author.

Stout, Christopher T., 1982- author.

Tate, Katherine, author.

Series:

Cambridge studies in American legislatures.

Cambridge studies in American legislatures

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in politics--United States.

Communication in politics.

Political theology and race--United States.

Political theology and race.

United States--Politics and government.

United States.

United States--Race relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 280 pages) : illustrations (black and white)., digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

Jennifer R. Garcia, Christopher T. Stout and Katherine Tate explore how US lawmakers use racial rhetoric to elevate the voice of Black communities, influence policy, and shape voter trust. Through a combination of data-driven research and accessible storytelling, the book uncovers the strategic ways politicians speak about race, revealing how rhetoric impacts policymaking and representation and offering fresh insights into race and power in American politics.

Contents:

Introduction: Echo in the Halls: Racial Rhetorical Representation in the

Modern Era

Pushing the Agenda or Reacting to the Moment: Why Communication Directors Engage in Rhetorical Outreach

Who Racializes? Exploring the Demographic Factors of Members of Congress Who Provide Racial Rhetorical Representation Through an Intersectional Perspective

The Highs and the Lows: Predicting Racial Rhetorical Representation Around High- and Low-Profile Racial Events

Crystal Clear: Rhetorical Representation and Defining Novel Racial Issues

Depth and Breadth: Exploring the Breadth of Racial Topics Members of Congress Speak About When They Engage in Racial Rhetorical Representation

Not All Talk is Cheap: The Link Between Different Forms of Rhetorical Representation and Legislative Activity in Congress

Can Racial Rhetorical Representation Improve Approval Ratings?

What If It Fails? Is Rhetorical Representation Without Legislation Valuable in the Eyes of the Constituents

Conclusion: Is Racial Advocacy Enough?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on January 8, 2026).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-009-68144-3

1-009-68146-X

OCLC:

1574117588