18468843 Immigration And The Changing Face Of Minnesota

Immigration into the US acquired a new dimension in the later part of the 20th century, as the “newcomers” now originate mostly from Latin American, Africa and Asia. These new immigrants came in search of economic and political freedoms, grateful for the... More

Immigration into the US acquired a new dimension in the later part of the 20th century, as the “newcomers” now originate mostly from Latin American, Africa and Asia. These new immigrants came in search of economic and political freedoms, grateful for the opportunities available to them in the US. At the same time, these newcomers (for reasons outlined below) are both unwilling and unable to just disappear into the mythical “melting pot” that swallowed earlier waves of immigrants. The dramatic growth in the non-European population of the US, fueled by immigration, will change the social, political and economic face of the nation. America in 2050 will certainly not only look different, but also be better. Less