Banding Together for Immigrant Rights

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In spite of such views, Lenoir argues that the economic fates of African Americans and immigrants are inextricably linked. He cites the work of economist Steven Pitts of the University of California Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education, who ?notes that studies indicate that legalizing undocumented workers would benefit both immigrants and citizens by raising wages and improving working conditions.

Until that happens, BAJI hopes that by engaging African Americans and Latinos in dialogue and emphasizing common interests, both groups can unite on the same side of the picket line. After all, Lenoir says, their civil, economic, or human rights struggles won't be won without allies.

Go there >>Black and Brown Unite to Stop the Minutemen

And there >> Blacks, Immigrants Are Allies More Than Adversaries

And there >> Black Alliance Tours Border

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