'This long-awaited book connects the perspectives on, tactics of, and struggles for Roma rights in Central and Southeast Europe and civil rights in the United States. The diachronic comparison of racialized Roma and African American experiences enters into a dialogue to understand local histories and structural discrimination and exclusion. This book encourages us to build understanding and seek solidarities with other racialized groups to challenge violent social, political, and economic dynamics. Roma Rights and Civil Rights paves the way to create epistemic connections between Roma and African Americans.' Angéla Kóczé, Sociologist, Acting Chair of Romani Studies Program, Central European University
1. Historical comparisons: from slavery to World War II; 2. Historical comparisons: from the Cold War to the European Union; 3. Resistance and the nation; 4. Minority protections and conditionality; 5. Minority protections and internal governance; 6. Filmic representations.