race relations

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noun

(functioning as plural) the relations between members of two or more human races, esp within a single community

(functioning as singular) the branch of sociology concerned with such relations

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How to use race relations in a sentence

An expert in education talks about race relations, the political environment and what can be done to improve things.
Dr. Howard Fuller's Injustice Education|Campbell Brown|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Race relations in Saint Louis could hinge on the outcome of this announcement.
Ferguson Tensions in Black and White|Seth Ferranti|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tensions are rising in Saint Louis, Mo., as race relations heat up.
Ferguson Tensions in Black and White|Seth Ferranti|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ferguson, Michael Brown, and race relations in America dominated Sunday talk shows.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: August 17|PunditFact.com|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

How an antiquated understanding of race relations results in minority staffers getting the short shrift.
Democrats Pay Black Staffers 30% Less|Tim Mak|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Scholarly and objective, the pamphlet was an important document in the history of race relations in the Navy.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
The Navy's wartime progress in race relations was the product of several forces.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
This mass migration, especially to cities outside the south, was of profound importance to the future of American race relations.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
Despite these shortcomings, the work of the Gillem Board was a progressive step in the history of Army race relations.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
He was an influential member of the Air staff with considerable experience in the field of race relations.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.