5 Black candidates for president before Obama | The 5

#blackhistory #obama #americanpresidents Although the election of President Barack Obama was a historical moment that brought tears of joy for many across the country, his win stands on the shoulders of many black politicians that have ran for president for decades and even a century before. There have been well over 5 black politicians to run for president in America. So in today’s episode, we will only highlight the top 5 black politicians that were selected by political parties and got the highest popular votes due to gaining ballot access in at least one state. ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to "The 5", where we share 5 interesting things in black culture and society in every episode. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any future videos! BlackExcellence.com is a digital platform dedicated to empowering excellence everyday through sharing thought provoking, informative, entertaining, and noteworthy stories in the global black community. Website: https://blackexcellence.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BExcelOnline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackexcell... FB: https://www.facebook.com/BExcelOnline/