In Virginia's Native Son, the election of L. Douglas Wilder in Virginia represents the first time an African-American was elected Governor in the history of the United States. The book hits on five main points of his election and administration, including an analysis of the campaign victory, the media's response to the campaign, the racism involved with the election and administration, the administration itself, and the legacy of the administration.
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: How a Grandson of Slaves Won the Virginia Governorship
Chapter 2: The Media Treatment of Douglas Wilder’s Gubernatorial Campaign
Chapter 3: Racism Rears Its Ugly Head in the 1989 Election
Chapter 4: Governing Virginia
Chapter 5: Conclusion: The Wilder Legacy
Appendixes
Appendix A: Note on Media Sources
Appendix B: Figures and Tables
Appendix C: Code Manual
Select Bibliography
Index