The Black Cabinet

Jill Watts’s The Black Cabinet explores the influential yet unofficial group of African American intellectuals and advisors who sought to shape policy and address racial issues during the New Deal era, despite their lack of official recognition. This diverse coalition included prominent figures such as Mary McLeod Bethune and Robert Weaver, who worked tirelessly to advocate for their community's needs amid political pressures. The book offers a detailed and compelling look at a pivotal chapter in American history that remains largely overlooked.