After his party’s defeat in the 2002 elections, Democratic House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (MO) resigned his congressional leadership post. A more liberal colleague – Nancy Pelosi (CA) – succeeded him, but not without a challenge from Harold Ford, Jr. (TN). Ford, an African-American, represents … Continue reading At First Ford Failed – But Try, Try Again for the Sake of Black America, by Ak’Bar Shabazz