Black and Multiracial Politics in America

America is currently in the midst of a major racial and ethnic demographic shift. The population of Hispanics and Asians is increasing 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? Using the literature on black politics as an analytical springboard, this volume brings together a broad demography of scholars from various racial and ethnic groups to assess how urban political institutions, political coalitions, group identity, media portrayal of minorities, racial consciousness, support for affirmative action policy, political behaviour, partisanship, and other crucial issues are impacted by America’s multiracial landscape. Contributors include Dianne Pinderhughes, M. Margaret Conway, Pei-te Lein, Susan Howell, Brigitte L. Nacos, Jose Cruz and Erroll Henderson.