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Race & Ethnicity

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10. I find it interesting that the Guardian uses the word "black", uncapitalized

Sun Apr 23, 2023, 03:47 PM

Apr 2023

is "Black" capitalized only in the U.S. now? Is britain behind the times? What gives?

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When Cleopatra was alive, she wasn't categorised by the colour of her skin [View all] Jilly_in_VA Apr 2023 OP

Yep, and I identify as multigraincracker Apr 2023 #8

I am a "fat old longhaired guy." marble falls Apr 2023 #9

I'm surprised Franklin called Swedes swarthy; I've Croney Apr 2023 #2

Really. A "swarthy" Nordic country? rsdsharp Apr 2023 #3

He probably Jilly_in_VA Apr 2023 #5

Nope. rsdsharp Apr 2023 #6

Well said. WalkerinSC Apr 2023 #4

The Ptolemies saw themselves as the heirs of Alexander eallen Apr 2023 #7

I think Jilly_in_VA Apr 2023 #11

I can't believe this is even an issue... Mark.b2 Apr 2023 #12

Racists always care Jilly_in_VA Apr 2023 #13