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From enslavement and segregation to Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter, these articles will help you understand race relations in America.

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U.S. Government's Role in Sterilizing Women of Color
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Why Blacks Worldwide Had Complex Relationship With Fidel Castro
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Timeline National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
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Racial Controversies and the Olympic Games
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Biography of the Musician Zack de la Rocha
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Black Women Who Have Run for President of the United States
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Blockbusting: When Black Homeowners Move to White Neighborhoods
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Persistent Racial Stereotypes in TV Shows and Movies
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Why You Should Avoid These Racial Terms
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The Origins of Colorism and How This Bias Persists in America
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Interesting Facts About Diverse Groups in America
Understanding Race & Racism
Subtle Racism and the Problems It Poses
Understanding Race & Racism
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African American Men and the Criminal Justice System
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Interesting Facts About Asian Americans
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Understanding the Real Differences Between Race and Ethnicity
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Understanding What Racial Prejudice Really Is
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Understanding Race & Racism
Interesting Facts and Information About the U.S. Indigenous Population
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Facts and Figures About the Hispanic American Population
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Racial Bias and Discrimination: From Colorism to Racial Profiling
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Definition of Racial Profiling and Examples of Why it Hurts Minorities
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