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post-racial

American  
[pohst-rey-shuhl] / poʊstˈreɪ ʃəl /
Or postracial

adjective

  1. characterized by the absence of racial discord, discrimination, or prejudice previously or historically present.

    post-racial politics;

    the post-racial era.


Etymology

Origin of post-racial

First recorded in 1970–75; post- + racial

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The first hopes for a post-racial America were raised during Reconstruction, the post-Civil War era when the country’s leaders pledged to fulfill the promise of freedom for formerly enslaved Blacks.

From Slate Nov. 17, 2023

He insisted that the theater adopt a post-racial posture at a time when society was still blatantly racist.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 8, 2023

When we first did it, Obama was finishing his first term and people were talking about, Oh this is a post-racial society.

From New York Times Oct. 20, 2022

"If Florida truly believes we live in a post-racial society, then let it make its case," the judge added.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2022

“To be sure, there are those who suggest that we live in a post-racial society,” Walker observed.

From Washington Post Apr. 1, 2022

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