Gene Wu, Texas State Representative, sparked controversy after saying in a video produced by immigrant advocacy group Define American that Black, Latino and Asian communities should unite politically, arguing that demographic shifts give nonwhite groups the numerical strength to take control of the country’s political direction.v
“I always tell people the day the Latino, African-American, Asian and other communities realize that they share the same oppressor is the day we start winning,” said Wu. “Because we are the majority in this country now. We have the ability to take over this country. And do what it’s needed for everyone to make things fair.”
Wu said, “I always tell people the day the Latino, African-American, Asian and other communities realize that they share the same oppressor is the day we start winning (…) Because we are the majority in this country now (…) We have the ability to take over this country (…) And do what it’s needed for everyone to make things fair.” According to posts circulating on X, including those by End Wokeness and Matt Walsh, Wu’s comments were made as part of a segment addressing unity among minority groups and highlighting demographic changes.
In Texas, non-white populations now comprise over 60% of residents—Hispanics at 40%, Blacks at 13%, and Asians at 5%—according to <a href="https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/TX”>U.S. Census Bureau data. This demographic majority has influenced electoral outcomes in districts such as Houston-area District 137, which Wu represents. State policies on immigration and voting have reflected these shifts amid ongoing debates about border security.
Texas House District 137 covers parts of Harris County and features a diverse electorate with significant Asian and Hispanic representation. The Texas Legislative Council reports that voter turnout in recent elections favors candidates who address community alliances. Wu’s legislative positions on criminal justice and immigration align with priorities in this urban district.
Nationwide, non-white groups form 42% of the population—a figure projected to exceed 50% by 2045—according to <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/04/09/the-changing-face-of-americas-racial-and-ethnic-makeup”>Pew Research Center projections. These demographic trends are influencing political strategies in states like Texas and shaping federal policies on affirmative action and voting rights.
Wu was born in Guangzhou, China, in 1978 and immigrated to the United States at age five. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law before working as a prosecutor in Harris County. He was elected to the Texas House in 2012.
