Disclaimer: The following terms and definitions are not meant to be a definitive list. Many of these words represent complex concepts, not easily reduced to a few sentences. Disagreement exists—even among experts—about the definition and correct usage of many of these terms. And language used in discussions around race and racism is ever-evolving.
Ally
Assimilation
BIPOC
Color blindness
Cultural appropriation
Ethnicity
Hispanic
Latina/o/x
Microaggressions
Privilege
Race
White fragility
Our glossary is a work in progress. Let us know which term(s) you’d like us to tackle next!