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Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality
The first comprehensive book about anti-Black bias in the Latino community that unpacks the misconception that Latinos are “exempt” from racism due to their ethnicity and multicultural background
Racial Innocence will challenge what you thought about racism and bias and demonstrate that it’s possible for a historically marginalized group to experience discrimination and also be discriminatory. Racism is deeply complex, and law professor and comparative race relations expert Tanya Katerí Hernández exposes “the Latino racial innocence cloak” that often veils Latino complicity in racism. As Latinos are the second-largest ethnic group in the US, this revelation is critical to dismantling systemic racism. Basing her work on interviews, discrimination case files, and civil rights law, Hernández reveals Latino anti-Black bias in the workplace, the housing market, schools, places of recreation, the criminal justice system, and Latino families.
By focusing on racism perpetrated by communities outside those of White non-Latino people, Racial Innocence brings to light the many Afro-Latino and African American victims of anti-Blackness at the hands of other people of color. Through exploring the interwoven fabric of discrimination and examining the cause of these issues, we can begin to move toward a more egalitarian society.
Racial Innocence will challenge what you thought about racism and bias and demonstrate that it’s possible for a historically marginalized group to experience discrimination and also be discriminatory. Racism is deeply complex, and law professor and comparative race relations expert Tanya Katerí Hernández exposes “the Latino racial innocence cloak” that often veils Latino complicity in racism. As Latinos are the second-largest ethnic group in the US, this revelation is critical to dismantling systemic racism. Basing her work on interviews, discrimination case files, and civil rights law, Hernández reveals Latino anti-Black bias in the workplace, the housing market, schools, places of recreation, the criminal justice system, and Latino families.
By focusing on racism perpetrated by communities outside those of White non-Latino people, Racial Innocence brings to light the many Afro-Latino and African American victims of anti-Blackness at the hands of other people of color. Through exploring the interwoven fabric of discrimination and examining the cause of these issues, we can begin to move toward a more egalitarian society.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published August 23, 2022
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About the author
Tanya Katerí Hernández
13 books40 followersTanya Katerí Hernández, is the Archibald R. Murray Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law, where she teaches Anti-Discrimination Law, Comparative Employment Discrimination, Critical Race Theory, The Science of Implicit Bias and the Law: New Pathways to Social Justice, and Trusts & Wills. She received her A.B. from Brown University, and her J.D. from Yale Law School, where she served as Note Topics Editor of the Yale Law Journal.
Professor Hernández, is an internationally recognized comparative race law expert and Fulbright Scholar who has visited at the Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense, in Paris and the University of the West Indies Law School, in Trinidad. She has previously served as a Law and Public Policy Affairs Fellow at Princeton University, a Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Research on Women at Rutgers University; a Non-resident Faculty Fellow at the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, and as an Independent Scholar in Residence at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Professor Hernández is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, the American Law Institute, and the Academia Puertorriqueña de Jurisprudencia y Legislación. Hispanic Business Magazine selected her as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics of 2007. Professor Hernández serves on the editorial boards of the Revista Brasileira de Direito e Justiça/Brazilian Journal of Law and Justice, and the Latino Studies Journal published by Palgrave-Macmillian Press.
Professor Hernández’s scholarly interest is in the study of comparative race relations and anti-discrimination law, and her work in that area has been published in numerous university law reviews like Cornell, Harvard, N.Y.U., U.C. Berkeley, Yale and in news outlets like the New York Times, among other publications including her book Racial Subordination in Latin America: The Role of the State, Customary Law and the New Civil Rights Response (including Spanish and Portuguese translation editions). Her most recent publication is the book "Multiracials and Civil Rights: Mixed-Race Stories of Discrimination"
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Professor Hernández, is an internationally recognized comparative race law expert and Fulbright Scholar who has visited at the Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense, in Paris and the University of the West Indies Law School, in Trinidad. She has previously served as a Law and Public Policy Affairs Fellow at Princeton University, a Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Research on Women at Rutgers University; a Non-resident Faculty Fellow at the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, and as an Independent Scholar in Residence at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Professor Hernández is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, the American Law Institute, and the Academia Puertorriqueña de Jurisprudencia y Legislación. Hispanic Business Magazine selected her as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics of 2007. Professor Hernández serves on the editorial boards of the Revista Brasileira de Direito e Justiça/Brazilian Journal of Law and Justice, and the Latino Studies Journal published by Palgrave-Macmillian Press.
Professor Hernández’s scholarly interest is in the study of comparative race relations and anti-discrimination law, and her work in that area has been published in numerous university law reviews like Cornell, Harvard, N.Y.U., U.C. Berkeley, Yale and in news outlets like the New York Times, among other publications including her book Racial Subordination in Latin America: The Role of the State, Customary Law and the New Civil Rights Response (including Spanish and Portuguese translation editions). Her most recent publication is the book "Multiracials and Civil Rights: Mixed-Race Stories of Discrimination"
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August 24, 2022
Racial Innocence reveals the uncomfortable truth that Whites are not the only group that subscribes to White Supremacy but that many Latinos—even those of us who are Black or have Black family members—do as well. This book is a must read for anyone who cares about racial justice. I just brought a copy for my parents and I look forward to having these uncomfortable conversations with many of my family members and students.
January 17, 2023
Extremely relevant for people to understand. When I first moved to Brazil, I was always told that there is no racism in such a beautiful and diverse country, but in actuality the history of immigration and slavery as well as treatment of indigenous peoples mirrors the US completely. So much bias. I have also seen this in Colombia and Venezuela when I lived there as well as other countries I’ve visited. This doesn’t make the places or people bad, but it does need some perspective of when we use diversity or certain ethnicities to indicate a lack of racism.
August 11, 2023
Este libro es un must, sobre todo para todas las personas que trabajen en materia de derechos humanos/civiles en los Estados Unidos. Este libro lo denomino un ¡Ya era hora que hablaran del elephant in the room".
A través de experiencias personales de personas afrodescendientes latinoamericanas de Estados Unidos (lo personal es político), la autora nos explica el sesgo existente en Estados Unidos sobre el concepto de latinidad, la antinegritud y el privilegio blanco que no reconoce la comunidad blanco-mestiza latinoamericana.
El privilegio blanco o llamémoslo como tal, el sistema racista también existe en el imaginario colectivo de las personas latinoamericanas y trasciende también en aquellas personas de origen latino nacidas en los Estados Unidos. Las cifras de desigualdad en desempleo, acceso a la vivienda, discriminación escolar…son ejemplos claros de las diferencias existentes en ser un latino-claro, un latino-menos claro y un afro-latino.
El visibilizar a los Afrolatinos y las encrucijadas que viven diariamente es una tarea pendiente que tiene el Estado americano, no solo para aquellos que manejan el sistema de justicia, pero para la sociedad en general. No existe una manera única de ser una persona de orígenes latinoamericanos, el ser este "crisol de razas" o "arcoíris racial" tiene sus trasfondos y traducciones que se tienen que atender de manera heterogénea.
Adicionalmente, este libro es necesario justo en un momento crucial en materia censal, sobre todo ahora que en Estados Unidps se está discutiendo sí los latinos son una raza o un grupo étnico desde esas latitudes. Aunque la respuesta parezca obvia, el sesgo se interpone entre los expertos sociales americanos.
A través de experiencias personales de personas afrodescendientes latinoamericanas de Estados Unidos (lo personal es político), la autora nos explica el sesgo existente en Estados Unidos sobre el concepto de latinidad, la antinegritud y el privilegio blanco que no reconoce la comunidad blanco-mestiza latinoamericana.
El privilegio blanco o llamémoslo como tal, el sistema racista también existe en el imaginario colectivo de las personas latinoamericanas y trasciende también en aquellas personas de origen latino nacidas en los Estados Unidos. Las cifras de desigualdad en desempleo, acceso a la vivienda, discriminación escolar…son ejemplos claros de las diferencias existentes en ser un latino-claro, un latino-menos claro y un afro-latino.
El visibilizar a los Afrolatinos y las encrucijadas que viven diariamente es una tarea pendiente que tiene el Estado americano, no solo para aquellos que manejan el sistema de justicia, pero para la sociedad en general. No existe una manera única de ser una persona de orígenes latinoamericanos, el ser este "crisol de razas" o "arcoíris racial" tiene sus trasfondos y traducciones que se tienen que atender de manera heterogénea.
Adicionalmente, este libro es necesario justo en un momento crucial en materia censal, sobre todo ahora que en Estados Unidps se está discutiendo sí los latinos son una raza o un grupo étnico desde esas latitudes. Aunque la respuesta parezca obvia, el sesgo se interpone entre los expertos sociales americanos.
November 25, 2022
Should be mandatory reading.
June 5, 2023
I came across this when I was putting a book display together for work and had to check it out.
This book perfectly punches a whole in the "Latinos can't be racist" argument and backs it up with well-researched statistics that prove discrimination within Latino communities. The prejudice runs so deep that it can be found even within one's own family such as displaying preference towards lighter skin children and refusing to acknowledge their African ancestry. This should be on a college syllabus to help reframe understandings of current race relations.
4.25 stars
This book perfectly punches a whole in the "Latinos can't be racist" argument and backs it up with well-researched statistics that prove discrimination within Latino communities. The prejudice runs so deep that it can be found even within one's own family such as displaying preference towards lighter skin children and refusing to acknowledge their African ancestry. This should be on a college syllabus to help reframe understandings of current race relations.
4.25 stars
February 5, 2025
A grim, true, and painful depiction of the reality many don’t want to face: anti-black racism can and often comes from other people of color. Tanya Katerí Hernández reports the many ways Latinos perpetuate anti-black racism in a variety of settings: in the classroom, in housing, in law enforcement, and even within the family. Using clear examples from across the country, she has cultivated an accessible, and informative read that I would recommend everyone pick up.
March 14, 2023
This takes me back to my dad saying racist things my whole life and all but stating outright that he did not want me to bring home a black guy.
January 30, 2023
Interesting work that read more like a dissertation than a popular non-fiction. I learned a lot specifically because most of the evidence came from lawsuits about incidents in Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Puerto Rico. It was on the drier side, but worthy of a read if you’re interested in how racism and white supremacy have infiltrated Latino communities.
June 15, 2024
The narrative of racism is not new to me because I live in a predominantly Mexican city. My fellow teachers told me how they had family members who are racists. I was shocked when I learned that. How could they look their noses down at a group who made life easier for them. This book is very useful in helping me understand. I find my fellow Latin counterparts quite ignorant as I do my European counterparts. What is scary about the accounts in this book is the denial of bigotry because they are of Latin heritage. What does that have to do with anything, especially in the legal realm? Disgusting and ignorant
August 14, 2024
an absolute must-read holy shit. puts into words what i’ve witnessed my whole life as someone in the latino community/in my family. will definitely be buying a physical copy and rereading
November 28, 2024
4.75/5*
Highly recommend.
As a high school teacher at a 85%+ Latino/Hispanic school, this book was of extreme import for me to read.
The idea that racism only exists if the group offending has (white) privilege is a dangerous one. It masks at least one extreme issue: anti-blackness within Latino/Hispanic culture. This issue is impacting the lives of Afro Latinos/Hispanics and other people with visible African ancestry. From how they are perceived by even Latino teachers at schools to the jobs they’re excluded from when owned by Latino people, the impact is stark. The numbers were shocking. When asked which group they felt more affinity with, Blacks or whites, Hispanic people largely selected whites. When asking Blacks, they answered Hispanic. The perception of Black people among Latino’s was negative, while Black people viewed Latino people much more positively.
This book makes a great argument for why we shouldn’t collapse Hispanic into a racial category. It would mask the vast disparity in socioeconomic outcomes between Black Latino and White identifying (light skinned) Latino people. This would make it hard to identify how many Afro Latino people are unemployed versus Latinos without African ancestry, etc.
Ultimately, Latino people are marginalized AND they are marginalizers with power over the lives of Black Latinos and Black Non Latinos.
Now to find a way to translate this into my teaching practice so I have a consistent plan of how to educate students so that I no longer hear Latino students casually denegrating their (few) Afro Latino peers and calling each other the N word.
Highly recommend.
As a high school teacher at a 85%+ Latino/Hispanic school, this book was of extreme import for me to read.
The idea that racism only exists if the group offending has (white) privilege is a dangerous one. It masks at least one extreme issue: anti-blackness within Latino/Hispanic culture. This issue is impacting the lives of Afro Latinos/Hispanics and other people with visible African ancestry. From how they are perceived by even Latino teachers at schools to the jobs they’re excluded from when owned by Latino people, the impact is stark. The numbers were shocking. When asked which group they felt more affinity with, Blacks or whites, Hispanic people largely selected whites. When asking Blacks, they answered Hispanic. The perception of Black people among Latino’s was negative, while Black people viewed Latino people much more positively.
This book makes a great argument for why we shouldn’t collapse Hispanic into a racial category. It would mask the vast disparity in socioeconomic outcomes between Black Latino and White identifying (light skinned) Latino people. This would make it hard to identify how many Afro Latino people are unemployed versus Latinos without African ancestry, etc.
Ultimately, Latino people are marginalized AND they are marginalizers with power over the lives of Black Latinos and Black Non Latinos.
Now to find a way to translate this into my teaching practice so I have a consistent plan of how to educate students so that I no longer hear Latino students casually denegrating their (few) Afro Latino peers and calling each other the N word.
March 19, 2023
For better and for worse, you cannot unknow the things you learn in this book. Hernández posits that Latino anti-blackness is a pervasive problem that will continue to undermine the struggle for equality until it is exposed and addressed. It's more than replicating racist American cultural norms and supporting white supremacy. Hernández traces its roots to the slave trade in Latin America and the Caribbean, positioning the current state as layered complications based on country of origin, family dynamics, immigration timeline, and socioeconomic status. With the hyperfocus on white power structures in the story of Black oppression, it's easy to miss the alarming patterns that Hernández threads together. We forget that George Zimmerman, the man who murdered Trayvon Martin, is Peruvian American; that Sandra Bland's arresting officer, Brian Encinia, is ethnically Latino; that Enrique Tarrio, chairman of the Proud Boys, is Afro-Cuban; that Latino Americans showed up for Charlottesville and the Jan. 6th Capitol Attack. Hernández presents an endless stream of studies analyzing Black-Latino relations in all aspects of life, from education to employment to housing. From there, she adds depth through narratives that explore how far the breakdown goes. Hernández's key contribution to Critical Race Theory in this book is the emphasis that "Latinos can't be racist" is flawed and impedes Afro-Latinos and Black people from pursuing justice in cases of discrimination and hate crimes committed by Latinos. Brilliant book that will reframe your understanding of contemporary race relations.
February 13, 2023
I saw this at the local library and was super intrigued. Within the discussions of racism there's always the conversations of anti-Black racism (or other forms of discrimination or bigotry, etc.) within marginalized groups, the concept of intersectionality, etc. I was curious to see what the author had to say about this specific topic and what to learn.
It was interesting to see the author draw from case studies of how anti-Black sentiment can be expressed (and is shown through the text) that should make people rethink. No group is a monolith, different groups have tensions with each other (and within each other!) and some people who have that shared background (say people who are both Black and Latino as one example) may find these dynamics difficult (or easy) to navigate.
That said, the book is on the drier side and it does read like an academic dissertation that was slapped into a book and then published. Which is not to say there is no value, but I think readers who might be looking for more of a narrative might find this could be a tougher read. Still definitely worth it, though.
Borrowed from the library and that was best for me. Could easily see this on a college syllabus, though, too, so it may be worth considering a buy if you think this could be a useful reference.
It was interesting to see the author draw from case studies of how anti-Black sentiment can be expressed (and is shown through the text) that should make people rethink. No group is a monolith, different groups have tensions with each other (and within each other!) and some people who have that shared background (say people who are both Black and Latino as one example) may find these dynamics difficult (or easy) to navigate.
That said, the book is on the drier side and it does read like an academic dissertation that was slapped into a book and then published. Which is not to say there is no value, but I think readers who might be looking for more of a narrative might find this could be a tougher read. Still definitely worth it, though.
Borrowed from the library and that was best for me. Could easily see this on a college syllabus, though, too, so it may be worth considering a buy if you think this could be a useful reference.
December 15, 2023
Hernandez’s fantastic book unearths the bias that exists within communities of color and how it is interwoven into the fabric of white supremacy. Many people are unaware of the sad state of negative feelings that many Latinos have towards African-American and Afro-Latino peoples but trust many, many folks in the Latin communities are well aware of the biases that many of their people have versus other people of color.
This earth-shattering into respective book distinctly chronicles the myriad of circumstances and situations that I’ve plagued people of color being abused, looked down upon, or just completely regarded by other people of color who think they are better because of the color of their skin, hair texture, or even facial variations. These horrific situations are played out in courts of law, law enforcement, jobs, housing, or anywhere where people are involved with others.
These problematic, hurtful, and hateful symptoms and situations are also a major component of some Latino people not only feeding into but leading White supremacy groups. This extremely well-written book is a must-read for all concerned about a dirty secret that touches all within this nation.
This earth-shattering into respective book distinctly chronicles the myriad of circumstances and situations that I’ve plagued people of color being abused, looked down upon, or just completely regarded by other people of color who think they are better because of the color of their skin, hair texture, or even facial variations. These horrific situations are played out in courts of law, law enforcement, jobs, housing, or anywhere where people are involved with others.
These problematic, hurtful, and hateful symptoms and situations are also a major component of some Latino people not only feeding into but leading White supremacy groups. This extremely well-written book is a must-read for all concerned about a dirty secret that touches all within this nation.
March 1, 2025
5⭐️ I mean, come on. So full of research and written thesis-style, making it a long read that took a little while to carefully get through. Every single person should have to read this book- and I’m considering how I get everyone in my family a copy for Christmas & force them to read and reconcile with it. But seriously, such a poignant look at the dangers of Latino culture feigning innocence in Anti-Black racism. A perfect mix of research, literature, and individual stories to highlight the ways this racism impedes on work, communities, and housing, and how the facade of Latindad shields us from the truth. The last section is my favorite- the implications for what can be done if we start to recognize this issue as real and coalition build. There’s a reason there are Latino white supremacists, and that yet again Latino voters willfully elected Trump into power against their interests. Brilliant and would reccomend to anyone
February 17, 2023
Racism often gets framed as a white-Black issue. It can be uncomfortable to admit to anti-Blackness within the Latino community where Latinos are actually perpetrators of racism, but Tanya Hernandez draws attention to this issue in this book. As a legal scholar, Hernandez draws on examples of legal cases showing Latino-on-Black racism in employment, housing, and criminal justice. Hernandez dismisses what she calls a "Latino Teflon shield against racism charges while being racist", something used by Peruvian American George Zimmerman's defenders after the Trayvon Martin incident when they claimed the murder wasn't racist because Zimmerman was Latino. My main critique was that Latino indigenous identity is only mentioned briefly as if Chicanos who claimed to be indigenous were only denying their African roots. But overall this is a much-needed contribution that should be discussed.
February 24, 2024
The amount of work the author put into this book is impressive. Unlike many popular non-fiction books this one is filled with evidence to support the points made in the book. It really makes an unrefutable case for the existence and pervasiveness of anti-Blackness in the Latinx community.
It definitely had me thinking about new examples & points to make when responding to those relatives that claim "I can't be racist, I'm Latino". What I really wish is for them to read this book. Would make a great required reading.
Despite it being a heavily evidenced work, I found it reasonable in difficulty to complete. At only six chapters it was filled with so much information, but never felt like too much or overly lengthy. A feat in itself for such an important & far reaching topic while not wanting to lose your audience.
It definitely had me thinking about new examples & points to make when responding to those relatives that claim "I can't be racist, I'm Latino". What I really wish is for them to read this book. Would make a great required reading.
Despite it being a heavily evidenced work, I found it reasonable in difficulty to complete. At only six chapters it was filled with so much information, but never felt like too much or overly lengthy. A feat in itself for such an important & far reaching topic while not wanting to lose your audience.
September 15, 2022
Surprised me! I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book as well as by the truths it reveals. I needed a book to listen to & rather randomly picked this one because of my interest in anti-racism (wish there was a pro- form for that concept), not because I have any familiarity with the nuances of pigmentocracy (love that word). I may be speaking out of turn (as a white woman) but I was reminded of the process that many nationalities performed in order to become white as this messy uneven country was formed. Illuminating.
I'm so glad for the choice to listen & feel my understanding definitely expanded. Highly recommend for those in the "justice" system especially as this tricky topic feels important.
I'm so glad for the choice to listen & feel my understanding definitely expanded. Highly recommend for those in the "justice" system especially as this tricky topic feels important.
February 10, 2025
As a Puerto Rican of lighter skin, it has taken me years of unlearning and learning about privileges I never realized that I had. This book further emphasizes the need to be aware of how racial constructs, privileges, and power show up in our societies. While I am a person of color who has experienced a lot of bias and unfair treatment in my life, I also have certain privileges because I am occasionally mistaken for being other ethnicities that are deemed "more acceptable."
This book is a helpful reminder that colorism can be a major roadblock in building a pro-Black society that leans into equity and equality, rather than oppressing folks of human rights and access to resources because of their skin color.
This book is a helpful reminder that colorism can be a major roadblock in building a pro-Black society that leans into equity and equality, rather than oppressing folks of human rights and access to resources because of their skin color.
March 4, 2025
A must read especially for Latinos. Hernández did an amazing job compiling the stories and law cases that have not been widely talked about. As a Mexican American, this book really made me reflect on my culture, community, and myself. I have heard it countless times that Latinos cannot be racist towards black people since we have historically faced hardships as well. This book solidifies that yes, racism is prevalent in the Latino community. And we have to actively work on our cultures negative idea of blackness,otherwise we are complicit in white supremacy. I would 100% recommend picking up this book.
October 7, 2022
Super informative, thought provoking book that takes a complex and relatively unacknowledged topic into bit sized chunks! Tany Katerí Hernandez gives us terms, data, and context that we can use in our daily conversations with family members, colleagues, loved ones, etc. Highly recommend!
It's not as fun to read as books like You Sound Like a White Girl, but it's not your typical dry academic texts. It sits comfortably in the middle and pairs well with a strong cup of coffee!
It's not as fun to read as books like You Sound Like a White Girl, but it's not your typical dry academic texts. It sits comfortably in the middle and pairs well with a strong cup of coffee!
January 30, 2023
Tanya Katerí Hernández managed to make me rethink many of my encounters throughout my life as an Afro-Latina.
A few encounters that came to mind involved how I was treated in the work force, on my way to run an errand and even more importantly in my home by my own family. How the so called term of endearment "mi negrita" has an origin that isn’t so endearing.
The book sparked hours of conversation among friends and family.
Thank you, Tanya!!
A few encounters that came to mind involved how I was treated in the work force, on my way to run an errand and even more importantly in my home by my own family. How the so called term of endearment "mi negrita" has an origin that isn’t so endearing.
The book sparked hours of conversation among friends and family.
Thank you, Tanya!!
February 1, 2023
This is the most comprehensive book on Latinx Anti-Blackness I've read! Identifies all the ways it shows up, history, reasons why it persists, and why it is important to acknowledge. I wish there was a bit more description of the subtle ways it shows up in our generation (more on dating/friendships/relationships, lack of solidarity) rather than a focus on other folks but still really good! Highly recommend.
November 10, 2024
This was such an important read because it’s a topic I know exists, but has yet to be addressed. There is a lot of anti-Black bias within the Latino community and so much self-hate when it comes to our African roots. This book discusses the prejudice that both Afro-Latinos and African Americans experience. The author discusses this issue in the context of housing, employment, the criminal legal system, and within family dynamics.
May 12, 2025
An absolute must read! Highly recommend to read after you've read Defectors by Paola Ramos.
Racial Innocence dives into the uncomfortable truth that Latinos/Hispanics subscribe to white supremacy and the ways in which Latinos/hispanics not only have black americans but also black latinos.
There are some chapters that feel repetitive and the book can be read more academic specially for fiction readers. I took it a chapter at a time. It would make a great book club pick.
Racial Innocence dives into the uncomfortable truth that Latinos/Hispanics subscribe to white supremacy and the ways in which Latinos/hispanics not only have black americans but also black latinos.
There are some chapters that feel repetitive and the book can be read more academic specially for fiction readers. I took it a chapter at a time. It would make a great book club pick.
January 3, 2023
Assigning this as a needed read for all who work with me on disentangling the heterogeneity of Latino/a/e health outcomes. This is particularly essential for providing legal (case law) evidence on the role of anti-Black racism in differential social outcomes for Black people of Latin American descent (Afro-Latinos) and other Afro-descendent communities.
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May 6, 2024This is a book I'll have to re-read and annotate and break down. I lived and breathed some events in the book and my knowledge of that experience and those written by the author as factual, don't jive.
It was not once but a few times, I felt that I needed to push back. I listened to the audiobook via my library but won the book in a giveaway.
It was not once but a few times, I felt that I needed to push back. I listened to the audiobook via my library but won the book in a giveaway.
January 26, 2025
This book brings attention to a troubling reality in the Latino community. It made me feel both angry and reflective as it explored the deep roots of colorism and the obsession with white supremacy. While it’s not an easy read, I think it’s something we all need to confront to better understand and address these issues.
August 17, 2023
Great overview of how anti-Black racism within the Latine/x community is embedded in the legal system, work place, culturally, and even among family members. Strongly recommend for all readers, but especially for Latine/x readers.
January 26, 2025
An important book to read if you a Latino/a questioning the world right now. Truly eye opening, as it offered a a valid and important perspective. Thankful for those brave enough to share their stories and to stand up to the injustices they’ve lived.
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