anti-Black

American  

[an-tee-blak, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈblæk, ˌæn taɪ- /

Or antiblack

adjective

1. resistant or antagonistic to Black people or their values or objectives.

   anti-Black sentiment among some reactionary groups.

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Other Word Forms

• antiblackism noun

Etymology

Origin of anti-Black

First recorded in 1950–55; anti- + Black ¹

Example Sentences

Racial resentment is a scale that social scientists have used to describe and measure anti-Black prejudice since the 1980s.

From Salon

“Don’t be antisemitic, and don’t be Islamophobic, and then don’t be anti-Black. I think that’s the issue, too. So, as they weigh how to fix this, can you fix bigotry and hate within your party, period?”

From Salon

In recent years, as memories of Islamic fundamentalist terror have faded and cultural wars have focused more often on anti-Black racism and anti-immigrant sentiment, Islamophobic language has been less politically dominant, driven underground.

From Slate

That was in contrast with the diverse, Black-led protests that erupted in 2020 and galvanized thousands of Americans against police brutality and anti-Black racism.

From Salon

“Leaders at all levels must condemn anti-Black racism, in any form, whenever we see it — and we must follow our words with actions that advance racial justice and build an inclusive democracy where every person feels safe and welcome in their community,” said Margaret Huang, Southern Poverty Law Center president and CEO.

From Salon