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racism

[rey-siz-uhm] / ˈreɪ sɪz əm /


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She told broadcaster ABC the sport had made strides in dealing with issues like sexism and racism in recent years, but added:

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

His podcast claims to “explore what’s really making us sick and what we’ll need to take on—be it racism, corporate capitalism, or snake-oil salesmen—to keep all of us healthy.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Throughout a prolific career that spanned decades, Saar brought issues of race and racism to the foreground in ways that were immediate and visceral.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"I don't think viewers are simply passive consumers. Many people watch Love Island critically and debate issues like sexism, classism and racism, so the programme both reflects and shapes contemporary dating culture."

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

In prison, I followed the struggle of black Americans against racism, discrimination, and economic inequality.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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