racism
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"Music festivals should be places where all communities feel welcome, not venues that platform individuals with records of profiteering from antisemitism, racism and other repulsive views."
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
The claims against Dean came shortly after the new leader of the council Martin Murray pledged to "come down hard" on any member engaging in racism.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
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 • Mar. 19, 2026
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 • Mar. 18, 2026
“In this country, Black people must face racism every single moment of their lives.”
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
Vocabulary lists containing racism
Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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President Biden's Inaugural Speech (January 2021)
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