This text presents first-hand accounts of racial experiences among West Indian immigrants living in New York City. The interviews show how, through contact with whites and African Americans, West Indians construct a unique identity for themselves which emphasizes achievement and success.

This text presents first-hand accounts of racial experiences among West Indian immigrants living in New York City. These interviews show how, through contact with whites and African Americans, West Indians construct a unique identity for themselves which emphasizes achievement and successes over racial solidarity.