Riis was a liberal by the standards of his day. Even now, his...

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Riis was a liberal by the standards of his day. Even now, his sympathy for the African American is considerable, just as his dislike for the rapacious landlord is obvious. However, he reveals prejudices common to his time and, for some Americans, even common in our time. Yet he reveals these prejudices while praising African Americans. What are the circumstances of prejudice against people of color in your community? What kinds of praise for minorities indicate prejudice? What aspects of his "praise" seem most unfair to you?

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