MultiRacial Formations

This 116-page study presents general observations, key lessons, and recommendations on a range of multiracial models and experiences from a hard-fought enviromental alliance between whites and Native Americans, to racial profiling in Northern California, to the interplay between different constituencies of color in campaign coalitions, to the challenges and achievements of the Rainbow Coalition.

Table of Contents

Chapter One
Overview of MultiRacial Formations

Introduction
A Brief Review of the Literature
Prototypes of MultiRacial Formations
Purpose of this Study

Chapter Two
Forging Racial Unity through Issue-Based Coalitions
From Enemies to Allies: Native Americans and Whites Join Forces in Wisconsin
Resisting Racial Profiling: Northern California ACLU Racial Justice Project
Key Lessons

Chapter Three
An Exploration of Electoral Alliances
Race and Reaction in a New York City Mayoral Election
Coalition and Conflict in Los Angeles
Brown Power vs. Black Power in Providence
Key Lessons

Chapter Four
The Rainbow Coalition: A Hybrid Model
Tracing the Growth of a Movement
The Rise of the Rainbow Coalition
The Rainbow Coalition Today
Key Lessons

Chapter Five
Thorny Themes for Coalition Construction
Structural Racism and the Emergence of Colorblind Ideology
The Post-9/11 Capacity of Immigrant Groups to Work in Coalition
Other Obstacles to Building Effective MultiRacial Formations
Summary

Chapter Six
General Observations, Key Lessons, & Recommendations
General Observations
Key Lessons
Recommendations for Future Activities

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