White people

What does it mean to be categorized as ‘white’ in this day and age? Nell Irvin Painter says whiteness is a distinct historical concept that has changed a lot over generations. She’s the author of the new book, ‘The History of White People.’

Is it Hispanic? Latino? Chicano? Or is it “brown?” Reporter Philip Martin explores how Mexican-Americans see themselves today.

A high court in South Africa ruled today that South Africans of Chinese descent should be included in the country’s legal definition of “black people”

The World’s Quil Lawrence reports on young Israeli couples who cross ethnic and racial lines to get married, highlighting divides in Israeli society.

Phillip Martin reports on how recent immigrants to the United States feel about American notions of race and skin color.