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teaandlibri's review
3.0
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.
ninnao's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
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.
carrienation76's review against another edition
4.0
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.
fina44's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
aduchene's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
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.
bookiecharm's review against another edition
4.0
Updating my rating from 3 to 4 stars - as I should! I think about this book often and wish all non-Black Latinos would sit in this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Murder, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Classism, and Violence