PoliticsAugust 24, 2026

antiracism

AN-tee-ray-siz-um

Definition

The active policy or practice of opposing and dismantling systemic racism and racial discrimination.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the noun 'racism.' The term gained significant prominence in the 20th century to describe proactive efforts to identify and counter racial prejudice.

In the news

The article mentions that the NIH-funded research program includes training on applying 'antiracism' frameworks to address health disparities in clinical research.

Trump NIH funds ‘antiracism’ program for ‘underrepresented’ doctors

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