Discrimination refers to prejudice, unequal treatment , or systemic disadvantages that people experience todaybased on their race or ethnicity. Unlike old-fashionedracism (like segregation laws), modern discrimination is often less overt—but no less harmful.
Combating Racial Discrimination: Education & AwarenessLegal Protections (e.g., anti-discrimination laws)Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiativesCommunity activism and advocacyListening to marginalized voices
Racial discrimination has deep historical roots, stemming from colonialism, slavery, and segregation, where people of certain races were systematically oppressed and denied basic rights. For centuries, laws and social structures were designed to privilege dominant racial groups while marginalizing others.
Today, racial discrimination persists in various forms around the world. In the workplace, people of color often face unequal pay, limited promotion opportunities, or biased hiring practices.