A term coined to describe those individuals of a particular race who project themselves into the media spotlight as spokespersons whenever there is an alledged racial incident which involves their race. The use of the word "Hustler", included as a part of the term, also implies that these individuals expliot a racial situation to serve their own interests.
Recently, this term has often been used to describe the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton as "Race Hustlers".
by Roger W. Dawson April 13, 2007
by Burn Mar-a-Lago June 14, 2023