Scholars and pundits point to remarkable support among Asian Americans and Latinos for Democratic candidates in recent Presidential elections.  Many attribute this support to differences in how the two parties position themselves in terms of race and  immigration-related issues. This presentation looks beyond these issues to better understand the political orientations of these two fast-growing groups.  In addition, this talk highlights how religion, race, and immigration are shaping Asian American and Latino politics in unexpected ways.

Presenter: Janelle Wong, Director of the Asiant American Studies Program and Associate Professor of American Studies, University of Maryland

Professor Wong will be having lunch with interested graduate students on Thursday, May 14 at 12:15 pm in the Lane Room.

Sponsored by RFG Identity and the Department of Political Sceince.

PS 595 Credit