Black Interdictions: Haitian Refugees and Antiblack Racism on the High Seas

In Black Interdictions, Philip Kretsedemas explores the antiblack racism inherent in U.S. government Haitian refugee policies of the 1980s and 1990s, which set the stage for the criminalization of migrants and refugees in the new millennium. This type of radical exclusion is unique to the black experience and requires the black/nonblack binary to be factored into an analysis of the US migration regime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

In his groundbreaking book, "Black Interdictions," Philip Kretsedemas delves into the profound antiblack racism that permeated the U.S. government's Haitian refugee policies of the 1980s and 1990s, setting the stage for the criminalization of migrants and refugees in the subsequent years. This discriminatory approach, unique to the black experience, demands a thorough analysis of the US migration regime, considering the black/nonblack binary as a crucial factor. To achieve equity and justice, we must confront this divisive history and acknowledge the inherent urge to avoid addressing the singularity of the black experience. This book appeals to scholars across various disciplines, including migration and refugee studies, black studies, legal studies, public policy, and international relations, as it sheds light on the intricate dynamics of race, migration, and refugee policies in the United States.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 231 x 154 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793630742