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The Ugly, Fascinating History Of The Word 'Racism'

Richard Henry Pratt was the first person the <em>Oxford English Dictionary</em> records using the word &quot;racism,&quot; in a speech decrying it. But his own legacy on race is checkered. (Library of Congress)
Richard Henry Pratt was the first person the Oxford English Dictionary records using the word "racism," in a speech decrying it. But his own legacy on race is checkered. (Library of Congress)

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