History of Protest
There are both historical and ongoing connections between the movement for racial justice and other social movements. This guide highlights the historical connection between the racial justice movement and the fight for a broad range of human rights.
Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice
In this May 1, 2006, file photo, thousands of demonstrators march along Wilshire Boulevard during an immigration protest near MacArthur Park in Los Angeles in response to H.R.4437, the Board Protection, Anti-terrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005. (AP Photo/Ric Francis, File)
Books about Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice
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Rallying for Immigrant Rights by Publication Date: 2011-07-06 -
Working for Justice: The L.A. Model of Organizing and Advocacy by Publication Date: 2010-04-15 -
The Chicano Generation by Publication Date: 2015-04-30 -
Power, Protest, and the Public Schools Jewish and African American Struggles in New York City by Publication Date: 2010-06-11
Videos about Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice
Websites about Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice
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We Can’t Talk About Immigration without Acknowledging Black ImmigrantsIn depth "Yes" magazine article discussing the contributions of Black immigrants to American society.
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Connecting African American & Immigrant ExperiencesFrom InterGroup Resources, a collection of materials and activities that encourage their members and constituents to make connections between Black Americans and new immigrant communities’ historical and present-day experiences.
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Define AmericanFrom their website: "Define American is a culture change organization that uses the power of narrative to humanize conversations about immigrants."
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Immigrants Rights: Immigrants Get the Job DoneLinks to some historical documents about immigrants' rights protests.
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The Uprising That Defeated H.R. 4437News article discussing the impact of La Gran Marcha, of 2006 to demand rights for immigrants.