In the ensuing years, as a black man in the sciences, he had to confront skepticism and racism.
I do think this whole race is about confronting anti-Semitism, sexism, racism and homophobia.
Although they were controversial in their time, we are a more principled nation because of their willingness to confront racism.
Every one of us must confront and condemn racism, anti-Semitism, bigotry and hate.
In 1947, Robinson confronted racism by standing alone on a field and playing ball well.
In simple terms, Singaporeans have little desire to confront racism.
"Dialogue" doesn't get very far when confronting deeply rooted institutionalized racism.
It is one of several groups that sponsor school programs to confront racism.
It made non-violence both its central tenet and its primary method of confronting racism.
"For me to say I am not going to confront racism because of a political primary is to betray the civil rights movement," he said.