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racism

[rey-siz-uhm] / ˈreɪ sɪz əm /


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“We unequivocally condemn antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate, discrimination, and intolerance,” the statement said, according to a Fresno-based Fox affiliate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

"There is no space for xenophobia, racism, sexism, Afrophobia or any other forms of intolerance in South Africa," he said, explaining his coalition government's five-point strategy to deal with the crisis.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

"I got a call from a government minister who asked what he could do. The only practical thing that Westminster can do is provide money to tackle the poverty that fuels racism," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Many of the statues disappeared from town squares and other public places during the pandemic-era protests against police violence and racism following George Floyd’s murder in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Because racism never made sense to my father, he never subscribed to any of the rules of apartheid.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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