Contains fifteen essays that provide varying perspectives on the debate over whether the United States is ready for a minority president, discussing the likelihood of an African-American, female, Asian American, Mormon, or Jewish candidate being elected; the media's depiction of women candidates; and other topics.
Newly arrived teenaged immigrants describe their experiences in America, recount traditions of their native countries, and present short stories, poems, recipes, and artwork. Also provides interviews with native born American teenagers who share their family histories.
An examination of police culture, discussing the requirements and training men and women go through to become a police officer, looking at the on-the-job challenges and dangers they face, and investigating some cases of police brutality and corruption.
Discusses the role of minorities and women in American history and society in this century's last decade, focusing on the experiences of Hispanic Americans, new European immigrants, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and others.
Fourteen essays examine aspects and incidents of racism, presenting the viewpoints of individuals who have experienced it and discussing such topics as prejudice at various school levels, the handling of Hurricane Katrina rescues and relief, and the Virginia Tech shootings.
Contains studies, surveys, and statistics on issues related to minorities in America, covering family life and living arrangements, education, health, crime, and other topics.
Chronicles race relations in the United States from 1900 to the end of the 1920, focusing on lynchings, race riots, segregation laws, anti-Catholicism and anti-Semitism.
Highlights key events in the history of race relations in the United States in the years between 1980 and 2000, and includes an introductory overview of the two decades, a time line, and a resource guide.
