This chapter examines the process of racialization experienced by Vietnamese Americans in New Orleans, a city historically defined by Black-White racial politics. It argues that this refugee population occupies a complex and paradoxical position within the white supremacist racial hierarchy, acting as both victims and discriminators. Through ethnographic analysis of daily life—including neighborhood security, school environments, and workplaces—the chapter demonstrates Vietnamese Americans’ conformity to the white racial frame. Specific findings show that security concerns in the Vietnamese enclave (Village de l’Est) are frequently directed toward low-income Black Americans, mirroring White American prejudices. In professional settings, while Vietnamese Americans overcome barriers through diligence, they endure subtle mistreatment from White and Black colleagues, often rationalizing their subordinate position by comparing themselves favorably to Black Americans. The chapter concludes by analyzing the political case of Congressman Joseph Cao, revealing that despite the “model minority” narrative and claims of “color-blindness,” enduring racial politics and the white supremacist ideology fundamentally shape political power and limit minority advancement in the city.