I don't think that necessarily indicates that their interests aren't represented (which was the statement I objected to). A group can have plenty of political

I don't think that necessarily indicates that their interests aren't represented (which was the statement I objected to). A group can have plenty of political representation and institutional and legal support and still struggle for other reasons (e.g. historic oppression or cultural problems depending on whether you lean left or right). Though on second thought there still are a few laws with racist intent on the books aren't there? Though they're being undone at a decent clip.