For example Irish people weren't considered white until they gained significant economic power. [1]
Interestingly enough it was somewhat at the expense of Black Americans at the time.
Today, Blacks have significant economic and political power, yet only a handful have achieved "white" status and they are almost all politicians (Pres. Obama) and military leaders (Colin Powell).
For example Irish people weren't considered white until they gained significant economic power. [1]
Interestingly enough it was somewhat at the expense of Black Americans at the time.
Today, Blacks have significant economic and political power, yet only a handful have achieved "white" status and they are almost all politicians (Pres. Obama) and military leaders (Colin Powell).
[1]https://academic.udayton.edu/race/01race/white13.htm