Claire Jean Kim: A Classic Revisited.

This article explores the research of scholar Claire Jean Kim and her book "Bitter Fruit: The Politics of Black-Korean Conflict in New York City." It examines the changing nature of racial definitions and policies in the United States, with a focus on the conflicts between Black and Asian communities, particularly Black-Korean conflicts in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Kim introduces the concept of "racial triangulation," which explores the positioning of Asian Americans between Whites and Blacks in the racial hierarchy. The article also discusses recent critiques of Kim's work and reflects on her contributions to the discussion of race. Additionally, it delves into the concept of anti-Blackness and its significance in understanding race relations in the United States, highlighting Kim's arguments about how anti-Blackness has influenced the treatment of immigrant populations. The article concludes by considering the term anti-Blackness and its relevance across different historical periods. [Extracted from the article]

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