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The capitalization of “Black” acknowledges that Black people, particularly in the U.S., share a collective identity that goes beyond skin color. It’s about culture, history, and shared experiences, particularly the legacy of slavery, segregation, and systemic racism that has shaped the Black experience globally. Capitalizing “Black” honors that identity, much like we capitalize “Asian” or “Hispanic” to acknowledge cultural and ethnic groups. If I had …
Why I Capitalize the “B” in Black People
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Deb C.🇵🇸💚
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Oct 16, 2024
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Former Navy Russian linguist, Realtor, Claims Adjuster, OpEd columnist/Features writer at a small, S. Florida newspaper. Since 2007, blogged at “Let’s Be Clear”
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