Marked Men

"In a time when conversations about corruption in government and racial inequity are more relevant than ever, Nyron N. Crawford explores how Black Americans react to scandals. Beyond expanding our understanding of political misdeeds and their consequences, this carefully-written and thought-provoking book inspires us to challenge preconceived ideas about the complex interplay between politics, race, and public perception." ~Ray Block Jr., co-author of Black Networks Matter

"In Marked Men, Crawford argues that the Black community’s often-justified concerns of biased treatment of Black politicians by White political and media elites gives rise to what he calls ‘racialized suspicion,’ which helps to explain their enduring support for these leaders even when they have been accused of serious misdeeds. I was both engaged and informed by this original take on a familiar issue." ~Vincent Hutchings, author of Public Opinion and Democratic Accountability: How Citizens Learn About Politics

"Crawford not only adds new knowledge to the study of political scandals but also adds to the long list of social science and health research on the devastating consequences of racism in the United States. Marked Men is a timely, important contribution to the study of political scandals." ~Jas M. Sullivan, co-author of African American Coping in the Political Sphere

"Marked Men makes an important contribution to the Black urban politics literatures. Crawford shows that even when Black elected officials face accusations of scandal, Black voters are making good political decisions when they support those candidates. Crawford’s theory gives agency to Black voters." ~Andrea Benjamin, author of Racial Coalition Building in Local Elections: Elite Cues and Cross-Ethnic Voting