anti-Black

American  

[an-tee-blak, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈblæk, ˌæn taɪ- /

Or antiblack

adjective

1. resistant or antagonistic to Black people or their values or objectives.

   anti-Black sentiment among some reactionary groups.

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Other Word Forms

• antiblackism noun

Etymology

Origin of anti-Black

First recorded in 1950–55; anti- + Black ¹

Example Sentences

In recent years, as memories of Islamic fundamentalist terror have faded and cultural wars have focused more often on anti-Black racism and anti-immigrant sentiment, Islamophobic language has been less politically dominant, driven underground.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025

That was in contrast with the diverse, Black-led protests that erupted in 2020 and galvanized thousands of Americans against police brutality and anti-Black racism.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

Antisemitic crimes were second only to anti-Black ones in 2022, a pattern frequently seen in Federal Bureau of Investigation data going back 31 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

The Black Lives Matter movement provides an imperative for schools to work to eradicate anti-Black racism and address intersectional oppressions.

From Scientific American • Oct. 19, 2023

The partnership is part of a broader SPS initiative to dismantle anti-Black racism and make the education system work for students of color, specifically Black males.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023