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Race, Ethnicity, Racial Relations, & Racism: Home

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What is Racism?

According to the American Heritage Dictionary, racism is defined as either "the belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others" or "discrimination or prejudice based on race." Racism can be directed at any race in any country. We have put together this guide to give you a glimpse of multiple perspectives on race & racism in books, data, & articles in databases.

Racism. American Heritage Dictionary.  https://www.ahdictionary.com/word/search.html?q=racism

American Civil Rights & Civil Liberties

Civil rights & civil liberties are an essential part of any discussion of racism. Here are a few sources with which to start the conversation: