The Seattle Times newspaper has decided when it comes to race they will now capitalize the word black but not the word White. I have purposely capitalize White to show the absurdity of this new rule. I'm so sick and tired of society giving me a unfair advantage because of my race. Affirmative action comes to mind. It was needed when slavery was the law of the land but clearly it's being used for unfairness. Many cases black or other minority groups aren't qualified as White candidate but still get the position because of Affirmative action. Reading the style guide to the Times was astonishing the difference they wrote for blacks versus Whites.
Black (adj.): Belonging to people who are part of the African diaspora. Capitalize Black because it is a reflection of shared cultures and experiences (foods, languages, music, religious traditions, etc.). Do not use as a singular or plural noun. When ethnicity is relevant to the story, ask the source which ethnic identifier they use. Black is not necessarily synonymous with African American; some argue the term Black is more inclusive of the collective experiences of the U.S. population, which encompasses recent immigrants.
white (adj.): Belonging to people with light-colored skin, especially those of European descent. Unlike Black, it is lowercase, as its use is a physical description of people whose backgrounds may spring from many different cultures. Capitalized white is often used by the white nationalist/white supremacist movement. Do not use as a singular or plural noun. When ethnicity is relevant to the story, ask the source which personal ethnic identifier they use.
This is complete bulls**t because black people also stem from many different cultures. I know I wouldn't be buying your newspaper If I was White. As a matter of fact being black i still won't buy your newspaper a**holes.
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