Definition
To assert that race or racism is involved in a situation, especially in order to exploit racist or antiracist attitudes.
In Context
- "The defense played the race card, but Ito let them."
- "Moreover, some leaders on both sides of any racial divide love to play the race card to keep themselves in power."
- "White man: White privilege? Now you're just playing the race card. Clio: No. I'm not "playing the race card". Because racism isn't a card game to me. It can get me killed or jailed... threaten my livelihood. I don't have the privilege to treat it like a game. White man: Oooo well played!"