were hispanics considered colored during segregation

JohnCambridge · December 6th, 2009, 06:56 PM

When I always hear about racial segregation in history, such as bathroom segregation for whites and colored people, and the segregation of colored people on buses from the Rosa Parks incident, I always hear of the term "colored" referring to black people. My question is - how were people that weren't white and weren't black treated (e.g. Asians, Hispanics, etc)? From my research, I figure they weren't white, so they would fall in the colored category. Were they generally treated as poorly as blacks were treated?

Thanks.

**okamido** · December 6th, 2009, 07:24 PM

http://www.laalmanac.com/history/hi07t.htm

http://holmes.uchastings.edu/library...play/laws3.htm

**Pedro** · December 6th, 2009, 07:28 PM

Two very interesting posts okamido. Thanks.

**okamido** · December 6th, 2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

Two very interesting posts okamido. Thanks.

I helped my wife research and write a paper on this very subject so I knew what I would want to share on the topic, but having written this once before,(

), I just thought I would post the links.

JohnCambridge · December 7th, 2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by okamido

http://www.laalmanac.com/history/hi07t.htm

http://holmes.uchastings.edu/library...play/laws3.htm

Thanks for the info. From just a quick look, it looks very interesting. I'll have a thorough read-through tomorrow.

Thanks

**tjadams** · December 7th, 2009, 03:39 AM

Naturally one cannot lump racism to one area of the country, time or even city. Racism lived side by side with those not racist in all eras.

**Salah** · March 24th, 2012, 08:13 AM

In the second half of the 19th Century, the plight of Chinese immigrants to the Pacific Coast bore more than a little resemblance to that of their black countrymen in the South. Many 'Chinatowns' - indeed, effectively miniature Chinas in which the inhabitants met all of their community's own needs - were created as a result.

**Kevinmeath** · March 24th, 2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Salah

In the second half of the 19th Century, the plight of Chinese immigrants to the Pacific Coast bore more than a little resemblance to that of their black countrymen in the South. Many 'Chinatowns' - indeed, effectively miniature Chinas in which the inhabitants met all of their community's own needs - were created as a result.

'Ghettos' can form for many reasons one of which is a 'Presevation Function' in that are local culture, religious, linguistic needs can be satisfied and preserved in that area.

**betgo** · March 24th, 2012, 09:52 AM

In terms of legal segregation in the south, my understanding is Asians and Mexicans were considered white.

**d'artanian** · March 24th, 2012, 10:28 AM

It definitely was no picnic for the Chinese. They were not slaves, but they were subjected to a good amount of prejudice.

There is a negative tone to this blog, but the timeline presented is sourced and appears fairly accurate - especially with regard to US laws - scroll down to see it:

Discrimination against Chinese Americans and Asians