Latinos, the American South, and the Future of US Race Relations

Speaking at Emory University on April 16, 2007, Prof. Sanchez surveys recent Latino immigration into the US South. He urges the study of contemporary immigrant rights in light of African American historical experience. Sanchez takes note of ongoing research about Latinos' participation in the r...

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Main Author: George Sanchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Emory Center for Digital Scholarship 2007-04-01
Series:Southern Spaces
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Online Access:https://southernspaces.org/node/42407
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Summary:Speaking at Emory University on April 16, 2007, Prof. Sanchez surveys recent Latino immigration into the US South. He urges the study of contemporary immigrant rights in light of African American historical experience. Sanchez takes note of ongoing research about Latinos' participation in the rebuilding of New Orleans and outlines a multi-year project based at the University of Southern California that will explore African American and Latino relations in several areas of the US, including the South.
ISSN:1551-2754