Unveiling Alliances: Race and Activism in 1963

This chapter explores the summer of 1963 when Black and Puerto Rican workers came together to protest for job opportunities, featuring the significant involvement of the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) and Malcolm X's compelling presence. It highlights the personal and collective struggles of identity, integration, and the role of racial activism, particularly through the experiences of an Asian American woman. The narrative discusses the complexities of solidarity among different racial groups and the intertwined liberation struggles against systemic oppression.