Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In a panel hosted by Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Jason Riley, Delano Squires (The Heritage Foundation) and Mene Ukueberuwa (The Free Press) explore the complex relationship between immigration, race, and economic outcomes in the US. They discuss how immigration impacts black communities, cultural tensions, and policy implications.
(Event recorded in New York City on June 17th, 2026.)
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Immigration and Race Relations
02:14 The Impact of Low-Skill Immigration on Inequality
06:00 Cultural Context and Job Market Dynamics
10:12 Family Structure and Social Outcomes
13:10 Amnesty and Community Perspectives
16:26 Tensions Between Black Immigrants and Natives
19:45 Assimilation and Multiculturalism Challenges
28:33 The Role of DEI in Immigrant Integration
35:22 The 1619 Project and Its Implications
40:18 H1B Visas and the Model Minority Debate
43:04 Challenges for Recent Immigrants
In a panel hosted by Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Jason Riley, Delano Squires (The Heritage Foundation) and Mene Ukueberuwa (The Free Press) explore the complex relationship between immigration, race, and economic outcomes in the US. They discuss how immigration impacts black communities, cultural tensions, and policy implications.
(Event recorded in New York City on June 17th, 2026.)
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Immigration and Race Relations
02:14 The Impact of Low-Skill Immigration on Inequality
06:00 Cultural Context and Job Market Dynamics
10:12 Family Structure and Social Outcomes
13:10 Amnesty and Community Perspectives
16:26 Tensions Between Black Immigrants and Natives
19:45 Assimilation and Multiculturalism Challenges
28:33 The Role of DEI in Immigrant Integration
35:22 The 1619 Project and Its Implications
40:18 H1B Visas and the Model Minority Debate
43:04 Challenges for Recent Immigrants










