Race seems like a simple thing. He’s black. She’s white. Ze’s latina. They’re mixed. But race is so much more complex than skin. It’s coded with meaning socially, systematically, and culturally.And that’s part of what makes it interesting.
It’s also what makes it somewhat confusing. Maybe you sometimes find yourself asking, “Wait, is that racist?” Well, if you’ve ever had that moment, this is for you. Here’s answers to your 5 most common questions on racism.