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A massive wave of immigration is currently sweeping across the US How do new immigrants, specifically Haitians, assimilate? This book describes the struggle of Haitains in the US, the strain between pride in their Haitian roots and prejudice against Haitians, and its causes and consequences for approximately 500,000 Haitians in the US. The book examines the problems of prejudice, economics and immigration Haitians confront, along with their pride and resources of family, community and culture. Sociologists and anthropologists. Part of the New Immigrants Series.