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Racial Othering

Racial othering is when white people are treated as the norm, while Black, Indigenous, and people of color are treated as “different.”It stems from a phenomenon called the white default, which defines white people as the standard for behavior, appearance, and culture.

Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
It bothers me when people ask me "Where are you REALLY from?" It's a form of racial othering.
by Racial Wellness September 18, 2023
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Racial Apathy

Racial apathy is a form of emotional neglect toward Black, Indigenous, and people of color rooted in the biased belief that we do not feel pain. When people are viewed as "less human", it becomes easier to neglect their pain.

Source: Racial Wellness, by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
The way the media view wars, disasters, and viruses in predominantly white areas as more worthy of media coverage than those affecting areas where communities of color reside is a clear sign of racial apathy.
by Racial Wellness September 18, 2023
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Racial Fear

Racial fear is the irrational fear that Black, Indigenous, and people of color are dangerous. It often shows up as unpredictable and harmful reactions directed at communities of color. Racial fear actually endangers Black, Indigenous, and people of color.

Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
When the white woman on the sidewalk clutched her purse as I walked passed, I knew she was exhibiting racial fear.
by Racial Wellness September 18, 2023
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Racialized

A merger of the words "racially" and "marginalized." Refers to someone who is pushed to the fringes of society because of his or her race.
At a debate, one of the participants refused to acknowledge his opponent came from a racialized community, saying instead that racism was a state of mind and not real.
by BlastFurnace September 19, 2023
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Rari

Rara is such a beautiful girl who is also really cute and adorable, she is the sweetest ever! She is very caring, lovely, and full of talents . But also sometimes crazy. She can sing and dance but better than Shargeeya. She is completely perfect and I love her in every way.
Person 1: hey

Person 2: hey

Person 1: you look so beautiful

Person 2 : thank you

Person 1: can I guess your name

Person 2: sure go ahead

Person 1: you must be rari!

Rari ( aka person 2): yesir
by Abdallajnejaim October 3, 2023
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Racial gangbang

When a group of people call you racial slurs when you are all alone
1: negro
2: nigga
3: nigger
4: nigger
Victim: bruh chill wtf is this racial gangbang cuh
by Big Erected James October 7, 2023
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rahiana

sexy ass FUCK , quite at first but gets loud around people she’s comfortable with , loyal , boys chase but she mostly has her eyes on someone already
I wanna be like “rahiana “ when I grow up
by rahiana November 19, 2023
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