African American-Latino Relations in the 21st Century: When Cultures Collide

This provocative look at the connections—and conflicts—between Latinos and African Americans in the United States assesses the challenges facing both groups as they strive to achieve the American dream.

• Reviews music forms (such as jazz, salsa, disco, and hip-hop), political connections, and intermarriages between Latinos and African Americans

• Examines controversial issues such as the Trayvon Martin case, members of the Mexican Mafia, and gang violence

• Provides points of unity between Latinos and African Americans

• Sheds light on the common perspectives and backgrounds of the two ethnic groups as well as their cultural differences