This resource discusses the history of race relations in America and provides new insight into racial relations and tensions seen in our cities, in the media, and on the minds of Americans today. Over 900 entries present clear, detailed descriptions of ideas and theories, descriptions of people and events, and essential facts about court cases, laws, and movements. This new edition features a full update of existing material, taking into consideration new terms and language regarding race. Hundreds of articles have been added to this edition, including: Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ, violence in black communities, the achievement gap, mass incarceration, the inner city youth employment Crisis, victimology and black reparations, and white on black killings.