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Recently, I bought about a dozen books on grammar/usage/writing as my interest in these subjects has increased.

Recently, I bought about a dozen books on grammar/usage/writing as my interest in these subjects has increased.

'''Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) on references to race'''  

'''Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) on references to race:'''  

The Chicago Manual of Style Online is the venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar in an accessible online format. It is the indispensable reference for writers, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers, informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice. Over 1.5 million copies sold.[https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html]

The Chicago Manual of Style Online is the venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar in an accessible online format. It is the indispensable reference for writers, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers, informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice. Over 1.5 million copies sold.[https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html]

It is with a spirit of equity and with an eye toward future generations—and with a debt of gratitude owed to those who have led us here—that we embrace the changes . . . We hope you will embrace them too.[https://thesavvyredpen.com/capitalization-of-black-and-white/]

It is with a spirit of equity and with an eye toward future generations—and with a debt of gratitude owed to those who have led us here—that we embrace the changes . . . We hope you will embrace them too.[https://thesavvyredpen.com/capitalization-of-black-and-white/]

'''Associated Press (AP) Style  guide on references to race'''  

'''Associated Press (AP) Style  guide on references to race:'''  

Pre-George Floyd: Use lowercase for both black and white.

Pre-George Floyd: Use lowercase for both black and white.

Lowercase the term white in racial, ethnic and cultural senses.[https://thesavvyredpen.com/capitalization-of-black-and-white/] [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 14:52, November 23, 2022 (EST)

Lowercase the term white in racial, ethnic and cultural senses.[https://thesavvyredpen.com/capitalization-of-black-and-white/] [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 14:52, November 23, 2022 (EST)

'''American Psychology Association (APA) grammar guideline on references to race'''

'''American Psychology Association (APA) grammar guideline on references to race:'''

"Racial and ethnic groups are designated by proper nouns and are capitalized. Therefore, use “Black” and “White” instead of “black” and “white” (do not use colors to refer to other human groups; doing so is considered pejorative). Likewise, capitalize terms such as “Native American,” “Hispanic,” and so on." - APA Style/Grammar Guidelines [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/bias-free-language/racial-ethnic-minorities#:~:text=Racial%20and%20ethnic%20groups%20are,Hispanic%2C%E2%80%9D%20and%20so%20on.]

"Racial and ethnic groups are designated by proper nouns and are capitalized. Therefore, use “Black” and “White” instead of “black” and “white” (do not use colors to refer to other human groups; doing so is considered pejorative). Likewise, capitalize terms such as “Native American,” “Hispanic,” and so on." - APA Style/Grammar Guidelines [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/bias-free-language/racial-ethnic-minorities#:~:text=Racial%20and%20ethnic%20groups%20are,Hispanic%2C%E2%80%9D%20and%20so%20on.]