How Did You Get to Be Mexican

Exploring the complexities of racial identity, the author delves into the question of Latino identity and the place of those with mixed Latino-Anglo heritage in the U.S. Kevin Johnson, born to a Mexican American mother and an Anglo father, reflects on his personal experiences navigating these identities. The book offers an insightful analysis of diversity, assimilation, race relations, and affirmative action, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics of race in contemporary America.