Fusion: Why We Don't Call People The 'Blacks' + The 'Whites'

'What's wrong with using "blacks" and "whites"? A lot. This turns these words into nouns, when they should be used as adjectives. Also, adding “the” has a distancing effect that divides and objectifies people by design, and misrepresents and reduces millions of people's lives and experiences. Here's a breakdown of our style guide, and why the words we use matter.' -- +Fusion