Written by someone whose family immigrated to the United States after leaving Mexico, this book explores the generations of Mexican immigrants and their American descendants who struggled for civil rights, whose lands have been colonized, and who have been the backbone of American industry and agriculture since the nineteenth century. This book exposes a fickle culture surrounding work relations in a country that treated Mexican Americans not only...

As immigration becomes an increasingly important issue in the United States, this book empowers readers to learn about the lives of Nigerian immigrants who have made new homes in America. Readers will learn about critical moments in modern Nigerian history that provide context for current events in the United States and around the world. They'll explore the complex issues affecting Nigerian Americans today and see the vivid, valuable ways Nigerian...

Since 2011, the Syrian civil war has forced over 11 million people to flee their country. What is life like for Syrians who have made new homes in the United States? This timely book empowers readers to understand the complex issues many Syrian Americans experience today. Readers will also explore the unique and enriching ways Syrian immigrants bring their culture to the United States. Photographs bring this highly relevant topic into sharp focus,...