Presents stories from America's multicultural past which have been historically overlooked--from the first contact of Europeans with Native Americans to contemporary stories of young Mexican students who may or may not be illegal immigrants. Argues that America has always been multicultural even though that heritage has often been kept in the dark.

Introduction: My Story, Our Story -- Why a Different Mirror? -- Removing the "Savages" -- The Hidden Origins of Slavery -- The Road to the Reservation -- Life in Slavery -- The Flight from Ireland -- The War Against Mexico -- From China to Gold Mountain -- Dealing with the Indians -- Japanese and "Money Trees" -- Jews Are Pushed from Russia -- Up from Mexico -- Blacks Arrive in Northern Cities -- World War II and America's Problem -- Calls for Change -- New Waves of Newcomers -- "We Will All Be Minorities" -- Glossary.