List of Race and Ethnicity articles
![An Arab Israeli woman waits in line before voting in the northern Israeli village of Maghar.]()
An Arab Israeli woman waits in line before voting in the northern Israeli village of Maghar.
‘Too Israeli for the Palestinians and too Palestinian for the Israelis’
How the war in Gaza is squeezing Arab Israelis.
![Activists of the Dal Khalsa Sikh organization, a pro-Khalistan group, stage a demonstration at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Sept. 29, 2023.]()
Activists of the Dal Khalsa Sikh organization, a pro-Khalistan group, stage a demonstration at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Sept. 29, 2023.
India’s Spat With Canada Is a Win-Win Situation for Modi
By painting Sikh separatists as a bigger security threat than they are, the BJP government can mobilize its base in advance of the 2024 election.
![The headquarters of the CIA is seen from above in Langley, Virginia, on Nov. 7, 2018.]()
The headquarters of the CIA is seen from above in Langley, Virginia, on Nov. 7, 2018.
Chinese Spies Are Targeting Access, Not Race
Implying China mostly uses ethnically Chinese assets is both wrong and dangerous.
![Protesters clash with riot police at the Porte d'Aix in Marseille, France.]()
Protesters clash with riot police at the Porte d'Aix in Marseille, France.
How the Myth of Colorblindness Endangers France’s Future
The refusal to gather data on race and ethnicity is exacerbating inequality, increasing social segregation, and preventing badly needed reforms.
![Women belonging to the 'Meira Paibis', a group of women representing Meitei society, hold torches during a demonstration demanding the restoration of peace in India's north-eastern Manipur state in Imphal, following ongoing ethnic violence in the state on Aug. 9.]()
Women belonging to the 'Meira Paibis', a group of women representing Meitei society, hold torches during a demonstration demanding the restoration of peace in India's north-eastern Manipur state in Imphal, following ongoing ethnic violence in the state on Aug. 9.
Inside Manipur’s Ethnic Violence
A small state in India’s northeast is experiencing deadly ethnic conflict.
![A crowd of protesters gather behind a burning effigy of a man. A blue sky and some short buildings are visible behind them. Some of the protesters are waving their fists, and one shouts into a megaphone.]()
A crowd of protesters gather behind a burning effigy of a man. A blue sky and some short buildings are visible behind them. Some of the protesters are waving their fists, and one shouts into a megaphone.
Manipur Crisis Tests Modi’s India
Spiraling violence in the northeastern state takes cues from the ruling party’s majoritarianism.
![Two Black Lives Matter protesters wearing T-shirts and surgical masks around their chins gather in London's Hyde Park in 2020. One holds a sign that says "Britain is racist!"]()
Two Black Lives Matter protesters wearing T-shirts and surgical masks around their chins gather in London's Hyde Park in 2020. One holds a sign that says "Britain is racist!"
Britain’s Racism Isn’t America’s
The United Kingdom needs to examine its own bigotries.
![Demonstrators line a New York City sidewalk, holding Palestinian flags and picket signs. A protester in the foreground holds a white poster that reads "Palestinian lives matter," with a heart drawn in the colors of the flag.]()
Demonstrators line a New York City sidewalk, holding Palestinian flags and picket signs. A protester in the foreground holds a white poster that reads "Palestinian lives matter," with a heart drawn in the colors of the flag.
Young Americans Are Swinging Toward Palestine’s Cause
Israel’s support of right-wing politics abroad has backfired.
![Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik gathers with supporters in the city of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 20, 2022.]()
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik gathers with supporters in the city of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 20, 2022.
Europe’s Islamophobia Could Be Dodik’s Undoing
Fear of a Muslim-majority Bosnia could finally induce EU leaders to stop the separatist strongman.
![A protester sits in front of riot police during a demonstration at the Place de la Concorde in Paris on June 30.]()
A protester sits in front of riot police during a demonstration at the Place de la Concorde in Paris on June 30.
The Pernicious Delusion of Colorblind Policymaking
From the United States to France, rich democracies are ignoring racial realities—and hurting social policy.
![Smoke rises from a bonfire near graffiti reading "The police kills" during clashes with police in the streets of Lyon, France.]()
Smoke rises from a bonfire near graffiti reading "The police kills" during clashes with police in the streets of Lyon, France.
Why France Is Burning
A shocking video sparked massive riots and has reignited the debate on police violence in the banlieues.
![Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg sits with Indigenous Sámi activists during a protest against the Fosen Vind energy project in Oslo on March 2.]()
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg sits with Indigenous Sámi activists during a protest against the Fosen Vind energy project in Oslo on March 2.
Norwegians Get a Bitter Taste of Their Own History
A new report paints a damning picture of Oslo’s treatment of Indigenous people. But it may lack the teeth to effect lasting change.
![Works depicting Black astronauts line the portal to the “New Black Futures” section of the Afrofuturism exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington.]()
Works depicting Black astronauts line the portal to the “New Black Futures” section of the Afrofuturism exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington.
The Infinite Possibilities of Afrofuturism
A history of Black futures at the Smithsonian is a kaleidoscope that offers multiple readings.
![An illustration showing Cleopatra from the new Netflix documentary series "Queen Cleopatra," played by Black British actress Adele James.]()
An illustration showing Cleopatra from the new Netflix documentary series "Queen Cleopatra," played by Black British actress Adele James.
Why Netflix’s ‘Queen Cleopatra’ Has Egypt up in Arms
Western leaders and filmmakers have long denied the link between modern Egypt and its ancient heritage.
![A man passes billboards of Nigerian films at a movie theater in Lagos on Feb. 19, 2019.]()
A man passes billboards of Nigerian films at a movie theater in Lagos on Feb. 19, 2019.
The Problem With Comparing Africa to Asia
Greater ethnic diversity, debt burdens, and democratized politics have complicated Africa’s path to development.
![Welcoming the Newcomers (2019), a painting by Cree artist Kent Monkman that reimagines European colonizers' arrival in America and references both Indigenous and European art traditions.]()
Welcoming the Newcomers (2019), a painting by Cree artist Kent Monkman that reimagines European colonizers' arrival in America and references both Indigenous and European art traditions.
Who Can Tell Native Stories?
A new book on Natives journeying across the Atlantic reaches the outer limits of what European-style academic research can accomplish.
![Israeli police confront protesters during ongoing demonstrations in Tel Aviv on March 23, against controversial legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government. JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images]()
Israeli police confront protesters during ongoing demonstrations in Tel Aviv on March 23, against controversial legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government. JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images
What America’s Civil War Can Teach Us About Israel’s
Israeli protesters may not realize it yet, but the only way they can protect their own rights and democracy is by allying with Palestinians.
![A Fulani displaced man works with his son to rebuild their hut in the camp for displaced people of Faladie in Bamako on April 29, 2020.]()
A Fulani displaced man works with his son to rebuild their hut in the camp for displaced people of Faladie in Bamako on April 29, 2020.
Ethnic Killings by West African Armies Are Undermining Regional Security
By joining hands with militias that target Fulani civilians, state forces risk sparking a wider conflict.
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‘Too Israeli for the Palestinians and too Palestinian for the Israelis’
How the war in Gaza is squeezing Arab Israelis.
India’s Spat With Canada Is a Win-Win Situation for Modi
By painting Sikh separatists as a bigger security threat than they are, the BJP government can mobilize its base in advance of the 2024 election.
Chinese Spies Are Targeting Access, Not Race
Implying China mostly uses ethnically Chinese assets is both wrong and dangerous.
How the Myth of Colorblindness Endangers France’s Future
The refusal to gather data on race and ethnicity is exacerbating inequality, increasing social segregation, and preventing badly needed reforms.
Inside Manipur’s Ethnic Violence
A small state in India’s northeast is experiencing deadly ethnic conflict.
Manipur Crisis Tests Modi’s India
Spiraling violence in the northeastern state takes cues from the ruling party’s majoritarianism.
Britain’s Racism Isn’t America’s
The United Kingdom needs to examine its own bigotries.
Young Americans Are Swinging Toward Palestine’s Cause
Israel’s support of right-wing politics abroad has backfired.
Europe’s Islamophobia Could Be Dodik’s Undoing
Fear of a Muslim-majority Bosnia could finally induce EU leaders to stop the separatist strongman.
The Pernicious Delusion of Colorblind Policymaking
From the United States to France, rich democracies are ignoring racial realities—and hurting social policy.
Why France Is Burning
A shocking video sparked massive riots and has reignited the debate on police violence in the banlieues.
Norwegians Get a Bitter Taste of Their Own History
A new report paints a damning picture of Oslo’s treatment of Indigenous people. But it may lack the teeth to effect lasting change.
The Infinite Possibilities of Afrofuturism
A history of Black futures at the Smithsonian is a kaleidoscope that offers multiple readings.
Why Netflix’s ‘Queen Cleopatra’ Has Egypt up in Arms
Western leaders and filmmakers have long denied the link between modern Egypt and its ancient heritage.
The Problem With Comparing Africa to Asia
Greater ethnic diversity, debt burdens, and democratized politics have complicated Africa’s path to development.
Who Can Tell Native Stories?
A new book on Natives journeying across the Atlantic reaches the outer limits of what European-style academic research can accomplish.
What America’s Civil War Can Teach Us About Israel’s
Israeli protesters may not realize it yet, but the only way they can protect their own rights and democracy is by allying with Palestinians.
Ethnic Killings by West African Armies Are Undermining Regional Security
By joining hands with militias that target Fulani civilians, state forces risk sparking a wider conflict.
