The Matrix of Race -Chapter 2: The Social Construction of Race in America 1. Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated the centrality of immigrants in U.S., they were essential workers stocking our sheles, caring for those in hospice centers, picking our fruits and vegitable,s and working in our factories. 2. Immigrants make our economy vital 3. Yet this crisis also served to target some immigrants for hate and discrimination, they were also less likely to get economic stimulus 4. We are a nation of immigrants -give us your poor, your tired, your huddled masses, yearning to breath free. 5. Non-European groups categorized according to race historically greater difficulties entering, remaining in, and succeeding in the U/S. 6. The history of these difficulties hig...