West Indian Americans

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

Since its inception, the United States has been regarded as a land of opportunity, a place of political, economic, and religious freedom where anyone willing to work can succeed. The "Footsteps to America" series celebrates the U. S.'s multicultural heritage by focusing on the various ethnic groups that have emigrated. West Indian Americans examines this particular group, explaining who the people are, where they came from, why and how they came, how they have fared, and the contributions they have made to their adopted homeland. The personal recollections bring the immigrant experience to life.