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of, relating to, or reflecting the traits exhibited by a group of people with a common ancestry and culture
a survey that included an optional question regarding racial identity, age, and other personal information
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But, that digital age has also created a digital divide, which exacerbates racial economic gaps.
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Robert Smith, Ceo Of Vista Equity Partners, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
According to federal prosecutors, Arthur Ray Hanson II, 63, of Huntsville, Alabama, left voicemails laced with profanity and racial slurs for Willis and Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The group argues the district is making recommendations to close the program and school operations based on the racial composition of the students.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Among the presentations on forward-facing topics like the practicalities of space anesthesiology and the impact of AI on the profession were three separate studies dealing with a long-standing issue: racial disparity in US health care.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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Robert Smith, Ceo Of Vista Equity Partners, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
According to federal prosecutors, Arthur Ray Hanson II, 63, of Huntsville, Alabama, left voicemails laced with profanity and racial slurs for Willis and Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The group argues the district is making recommendations to close the program and school operations based on the racial composition of the students.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Among the presentations on forward-facing topics like the practicalities of space anesthesiology and the impact of AI on the profession were three separate studies dealing with a long-standing issue: racial disparity in US health care.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Racial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racial. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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