Race Relations Terminology

noun a strong negative reaction by white people to the social advances made by minority groups, especially in the context of politics or culture

• The rise of white nationalism has led to a whitelash against minority communities.
• There was a lot of whitelash on social media after the controversial decision.
• I can't believe the whitelash that happened at the protest yesterday.
• The election results sparked a whitelash that reverberated throughout the country.

noun African-Americans

• African-Americans have made significant contributions to American history and culture.
• A lot of African-Americans have been influential in shaping our society.
• Africans-Americans are totally killing it in the music industry right now.
• The resilience of African-Americans is like a beacon of hope for many marginalized communities.