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“Republicans face unexpected challenges in coastal South amid shrinking white vote”

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Douglas A. Blackmon

Douglas A. Blackmon is an American writer born in 1964. His works primarily focus on historical and social issues, particularly known for his in-depth research and engaging storytelling to reveal social injustice and racial discrimination. His book 'After the Civil War: The Legacy of Slavery and Segregation in America' won the Pulitzer Prize. more

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