Racism has long shaped U.S. history and continues to affect how Americans treat people of different skin colors and ethnicities. Some argue that "color blindness," or treating people without any regard to race or ethnicity, is the best way to overcome racism and promote equal opportunity. Opponents argue that such an approach downplays deep-seated biases, silently maintains discrimination, and ignores systemic problems in American society. Does color blindness perpetuate racism?

Originally released by Open to Debate, 2023. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 27, 2023.