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racist

[rey-sist] / ˈreɪ sɪst /




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Both Foster and Clement say they had heard Italy was especially racist toward Black women, but each had a wonderful time there.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Last month, Washington's top diplomat in London, Warren Stephens, said Miliband had been "wrong" in 2016 to call Mr Trump "a racist, misogynistic self-confessed groper" and added "hopefully his views have changed".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Even suggesting research into alternative sociological explanations is viewed as racist, morally wrong and victim blaming at best.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Since the late 1960s, Saar has transformed washboards, dolls, clocks, family photographs, racist memorabilia and other salvaged materials into emotionally charged assemblages now held in the permanent collections of more than 60 museums.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

But even in the middle of all this business with the swastikas, Chokecherry doesn’t feel like a racist place.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

It is expected to land a best actor nomination for Michael B. Jordan, who plays two twins battling vampires and racists in 1930s Mississippi, plus everything from screenplay to score.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

I am as tired of hearing about those who claim to be “woke” and who are not as I am tired of hearing racists declare they’re not racists.

From Salon Dec. 26, 2025

When we are collectively viewed as racists against other marginalized communities because of the actions of some, it only serves to isolate us when we are being harmed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2025

People in the crowd held signs with slogans such as "racists go home", "refugees are welcome" and "diversity makes us stronger".

From BBC Jun. 14, 2025

He wasn’t whispering to racists and smiling at integrationists.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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