On May 1, 1981, Dr. Clarence A. Bacote, a pioneering African American historian and political scientist, passed away in Atlanta at the age of 75. A professor at Atlanta University for over four decades, Bacote was instrumental in documenting African American political engagement in the South. His seminal work, The Negro in Georgia Politics, 1880–1908, remains a foundational text in Black political history. Beyond the classroom, Bacote was active in the civil rights movement, promoting voter registration and civic participation. His scholarship and advocacy helped bridge the gap between historical research and political activism.
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