"Black Question" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Black Question [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Black Question}} the Black Question
  1. (historical) The question of and debate over the appropriate status and treatment of black people in society, particularly in the Western world. Tags: historical Synonyms: Negro Question [dated, offensive]
    Sense id: en-Black_Question-en-name-vl7ylpEt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Related terms: Adriatic Question, Armenian Question, Eastern Question, German Question, Irish Question, Jewish Question, Karelian Question, Polish Question, Roman Question, Schleswig-Holstein Question Related terms (questions of history): national question

Alternative forms

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