The presumed alliance : the unspoken conflict between Latinos and Blacks and what it means for America /

Examines the historical context as well as the contemporary manifestations of the conflicts between Latinos and African Americans, using case studies to illustrate just how contentious the two groups have been toward each other, and what issues are at the root of such discord. Discusses language bar...

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Main Author:	Vaca, Nick Corona (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Rayo, [2004]
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	African Americans > Relations with Hispanic Americans. Hispanic Americans > Social conditions. African Americans > Social conditions. Hispanic Americans > Politics and government. African Americans > Politics and government. Social conflict > United States. United States > Race relations. United States > Ethnic relations. Noirs américains > Relations avec les Américains d'origine latino-américaine. Américains d'origine latino-américaine > Conditions sociales. Noirs américains > Conditions sociales. Noirs américains > Politique et gouvernement. États-Unis > Relations raciales. États-Unis > Relations interethniques. Ethnic relations. Race relations. Social conflict. United States. Ethnische Beziehungen Soziale Situation Schwärze USA Hispanos Schwarze Hispanos.
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Summary:	Examines the historical context as well as the contemporary manifestations of the conflicts between Latinos and African Americans, using case studies to illustrate just how contentious the two groups have been toward each other, and what issues are at the root of such discord. Discusses language barriers, competition over affirmative action, and the overlooked contributions of Hispanics during the American Civil Rights movement. [book cover].
Physical Description:	xv, 238 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	0060522046 9780060522049 9780060522056 0060522054