The Arizona Republic, through its columnist Greg Moore, has discussed the capitalization of the word "black" in the context of race, noting that the practice of capitalizing "Black" while keeping "white" lowercase is a well-intended but potentially divisive decision. This practice originated from a 2020 decision by The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook, which began capitalizing "Black" when referring to people in a racial, ethnic, or cultural context to reflect a shared history, identity, and community among those who identify as Black, including those in the African diaspora and within Africa. The AP explained that lowercase "black" refers to the color, not a person.
Moore, writing for the Arizona Republic, expressed concern that this inconsistency—capitalizing "Black" but not "white"—may create confusion and division, especially among readers unfamiliar with the style guide's rationale.
He argued that linguistic standards are meant to reduce confusion, and the disparity could distract from important discussions about race and equity. However, the AP has maintained this style, aligning it with the capitalization of other racial and ethnic identifiers such as Latino, Asian American, and Native American.
The Associated Press continues to uphold the capitalization of "Black" in racial, ethnic, or cultural contexts, emphasizing its role in conveying respect and inclusivity.
While some critics, including contributors to the Arizona Daily Independent, argue that the inconsistency is illogical and undermines the principle of treating all racial identities equally, the AP's stance remains unchanged as of the latest updates.
same as ITS NOT PROPER TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS, and call it yelling.
The Arizona Republic, through its columnist Greg Moore, has discussed the capitalization of the word "black" in the context of race, noting that the practice of capitalizing "Black" while keeping "white" lowercase is a well-intended but potentially divisive decision. This practice originated from a 2020 decision by The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook, which began capitalizing "Black" when referring to people in a racial, ethnic, or cultural context to reflect a shared history, identity, and community among those who identify as Black, including those in the African diaspora and within Africa. The AP explained that lowercase "black" refers to the color, not a person.
Moore, writing for the Arizona Republic, expressed concern that this inconsistency—capitalizing "Black" but not "white"—may create confusion and division, especially among readers unfamiliar with the style guide's rationale. He argued that linguistic standards are meant to reduce confusion, and the disparity could distract from important discussions about race and equity. However, the AP has maintained this style, aligning it with the capitalization of other racial and ethnic identifiers such as Latino, Asian American, and Native American.
The Associated Press continues to uphold the capitalization of "Black" in racial, ethnic, or cultural contexts, emphasizing its role in conveying respect and inclusivity. While some critics, including contributors to the Arizona Daily Independent, argue that the inconsistency is illogical and undermines the principle of treating all racial identities equally, the AP's stance remains unchanged as of the latest updates.
It may not be “proper English” but it can certainly communicate an idea, like when you talk about newsom . . .
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