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Book Synopsis: At the same time that the Civil Rights Movement brought increasing opportunities for blacks, the United States liberalized its immigration policy. While the broadening of the United States's borders to non-European immigrants fits with a black political agenda of social justice, recent waves of immigration have presented a dilemma for blacks, prompting ambivalent or even negative attitudes toward migrants. What has an expanded immigration regime meant for how blacks express national attachment? In this book, Niambi Michele Carter argues that immigration, both historically and in the contemporary moment, has served as a reminder of the limited inclusion of African Americans in the body politic. As Carter contends, blacks use the issue of immigration as a way to understand the nature and meaning of their American citizenship-specifically the way that white supremacy structures and constrains not just their place in the American political landscape, but their political opinions as well. White supremacy gaslights black people, and others, into critiquing themselves and each other instead of white supremacy itself. But what may appear to be a conflict between blacks and other minorities is about self-preservation. Carter draws on original interview material and empirical data on African American political opinion to offer the first theory of black public opinion toward immigration.
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Discover the thought-provoking book that sheds light on the complex relationship between African Americans, immigration, and citizenship. "American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship" delves into the historical and contemporary experiences of African Americans in the United States.
As the Civil Rights Movement paved the way for equal rights, the nation also saw a liberalization of immigration policies. This book explores how the expansion of immigration has impacted the way African Americans perceive their own national identity and sense of belonging.
Author Niambi Michele Carter emphasizes that immigration has served as a poignant reminder of the limited inclusion African Americans have experienced in the body politic. By examining the intersections of race, immigration, and American citizenship, Carter provides a compelling analysis of how white supremacy continues to shape the political landscape and influences the opinions of African Americans.
This groundbreaking book not only exposes the mechanisms of white supremacy but also highlights the vital need for self-preservation among black communities. Through insightful original interviews and empirical data, Carter presents the first theory of black public opinion on immigration, offering a crucial perspective often overlooked in discussions on immigration policy.
Expand your understanding of American history and gain valuable insights into the complexities of racial dynamics with "American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship." Uncover the truths that shape our society and challenge the status quo. Explore the book today.
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