Glossary

Racism involves racial prejudice or discrimination and is rooted in the belief that one racial or ethnic group is superior to others. It can be expressed overtly or covertly and may occur intentionally or unintentionally. Racism includes the use of unearned power and privilege to suppress, exclude, devalue, or marginalize individuals or groups based on race. It operates at individual, institutional, and systemic levels, and is often embedded in social structures, policies, and practices— even when not consciously recognized.