![]() | Black and Multiracial Politics in America Subjects: Afro-Americans -- Politics and government; Minorities -- United States -- Political activity; Immigrants -- United States -- Political activity; United States -- Race relations -- Political aspects; United States -- Ethnic relations -- Political aspects; ; America is currently in the midst of a major racial and ethnic demographic shift. By the twenty-first century, the population of Hispanics and Asians will increase significantly, while the black population is expected to remain relatively stable. Non-Hispanic Whites will decrease to just over half of the nation's population. How will the changing ethnic and racial composition of American society affect the long struggle for black political power and inclusion? To what extent will these racial and ethnic shifts affect the already tenuous nature of racial politics in American society? Alex-Assensoh Yvette Marie : Yvette Marie Alex-Assensoh is Assistant Professor of Political Science andHanks Lawrence J. : LAWRENCE J. HANKS is Associate Professor of Political Science, both at Indiana University at Bloomington. |
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