As we begin important discussions about race and racism in America, many people are left wondering what the difference between race and ethnicity even is. After all, when someone asks the age-old ...

If it seems like the distinctions between race and ethnicity are confusing, unsatisfying or unclear, you’re onto something. These categories are messy and lack concrete definitions. Their meanings ...

Ethnicity and nationality are two important concepts often associated with identity; however, they encompass very different notions of belonging. Ethnicity is the result of cultural heritage, ancestry ...

(CNN) — If you’ve ever filled out a Census form, a college application or a patient questionnaire at the doctor’s office, you’ve probably been asked to identify your race and ethnicity. Governments, ...