Navigating Racism in Political Campaigns for Candidates of Color

Republican candidates of color, including Tim Scott and Nikki Haley, have shared stories of discrimination and alienation they have experienced in the past, while denying the existence of systemic racism in America. This has put forth views about race that at times appear at odds with their view of the country. The clashing views of the role that race plays in America are a major theme of the 2024 election, underpinning cultural battles over “wokeness.”