A Different Shade of Justice: Asian American Civil Rights in the South (Justice, Power, and Politics)

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Book Synopsis: In the Jim Crow South, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and, later, Vietnamese and Indian Americans faced obstacles similar to those experienced by African Americans in their fight for civil and human rights. Although they were not black, Asian Americans generally were not considered white and thus were subject to school segregation, antimiscegenation laws, and discriminatory business practices. As Asian Americans attempted to establish themselves in the South, they found that institutionalized racism thwarted their efforts time and again. However, this book tells the story of their resistance and documents how Asian American political actors and civil rights activists challenged existing definitions of rights and justice in the South.From the formation of Chinese and Japanese communities in the early twentieth century through Indian hotel owners' battles against business discrimination in the 1980s and ’90s, Stephanie Hinnershitz shows how Asian Americans organized carefully constructed legal battles that often traveled to the state and federal supreme courts. Drawing from legislative and legal records as well as oral histories, memoirs, and newspapers, Hinnershitz describes a movement that ran alongside and at times intersected with the African American fight for justice, and she restores Asian Americans to the fraught legacy of civil rights in the South.

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Discover a different perspective on the fight for civil and human rights in the Jim Crow South with "A Different Shade of Justice: Asian American Civil Rights in the South." This compelling book delves into the challenges faced by Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Indian Americans as they fought against institutionalized racism and discriminatory practices. By highlighting their resistance and activism, this book redefines the understanding of rights and justice in the South.

Uncovering the hidden chapters of Asian American history, author Stephanie Hinnershitz explores the formation of communities and the struggles faced by Asian Americans in their journey towards equality. Through meticulously researched legal battles that reached the highest courts, Asian American political actors and civil rights activists challenged the existing barriers and fought for their rights alongside the African American community. This book paints a vivid picture of their resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Stephanie Hinnershitz's thought-provoking book draws from a diverse range of sources, including legislative and legal records, oral histories, memoirs, and newspapers. By weaving together these narratives, she brings to light the often-overlooked Asian American fight for justice in the South. This book serves as a reminder that civil rights were not confined to one community but were a collective struggle towards a more equal society.

Don't miss out on this illuminating exploration of Asian American civil rights history. Dive into "A Different Shade of Justice: Asian American Civil Rights in the South" and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced and triumphs achieved by Asian Americans. Join the legacy of civil rights activism and order your copy today.

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