racism

Example Sentences

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When Jay goes on to paraphrase “Baldwin” on the subject of white racism, Leigh is befuddled: “Alec Baldwin’s black?” he sputters.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Huerta was also a legend, a fiercely independent mother who had a passion for addressing the social issues of the time — women’s rights, poverty and racism.

From Los Angeles Times

Overall, the show opened our eyes to bigotry and racism while at the same time making us laugh.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are griefs other than antisemitism and racism, she complains.

From The Wall Street Journal

In response, Lamola said: "We reiterate that broad-based black economic empowerment is not reverse racism as regrettably insinuated by the ambassador."

From Barron's