Changes to immigration admissions to the U.S. are a threat to African Americans
By Mona Austin African Americans are being adversely affected by the immigration crisis. The latest immigration reform proposal from Pres. Donald Trump should be concerning to Blacks on several fronts. T he proposal will increase competition between Black workers, especially men, and incoming immigrants. Trump is mandating that the next wave of immigrants are supremely talented (i.e., high quality educated workers). The new immigration laws would affect the availability of both blue collar and white collar work. According to Black Demographics, only 17% of Black men are degreed compared to 30% of all men. The same 2013 research report indicated about 48% of Black men 25 and older attended college, although half of them did not complete a degree compared to 58% of ‘all men’ who attended college who just under half have no degree. Not having higher education will be a greater drawback for Black men should Trump's plan become law. B...