Samar Ali: What Does It Mean To Belong In America Today?

Countries and cities around the world are rapidly transitioning into ""Majority-Minority" communities where no particular race or ethnicity composes the majority. The United States will soon be a "majority-minority" country where all Americans will be in a minority. Whenever there is a demographic shift at this level, particularly in a democracy, residents become nervous as they wonder what this means for their way of life. And without fail, almost everyone begins to ask questions of themselves and others: Who belongs? Who has power? Who should have power?