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6. "I was prompted to think about this today when I read a 2026 book by James Lee Burke that did not capitalize it. He has

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:54 PM

Apr 9

enough professional heft to say "no" to his publisher."

Unlikely. Publishing houses have their own style and it's generally not based on AP style.

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Why I'm not happy with the AP's decision to support capitalizing "black." [View all] LAS14 Apr 9 OP

My thoughts... hlthe2b Apr 9 #1

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 9 #13

Thanks for the Burke info. Mme. Defarge Apr 9 #2

Quelle surprise. n/t demmiblue Apr 9 #3

?????? nt LAS14 Apr 10 #19

My thought is,.. magicarpet Apr 9 #4

oh no not thought and a sense of social history and stuff like that WhiskeyGrinder Apr 9 #5

You illustrate my point. nt LAS14 Apr 9 #14

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 9 #7

"belittle White people" Skittles Apr 9 #10

this is a 6 year old story Celerity Apr 9 #8

I spent over 50 years writing articles for a wide range of MineralMan Apr 9 #9

I delight in writing Black people and white people. yardwork Apr 9 #12

Dr. King would be so proud of your courage! Mysterian Apr 9 #16

It's not remotely courageous but thanks! yardwork Apr 9 #17

If you want to get technical about it. Locutusofborg Apr 9 #15

Same with African American or Kenyan American. yardwork Apr 10 #21