The Global Erasure of Blackness

The Global Erasure of Blackness explores the persistent undercounting of Black populations in censuses worldwide, highlighting its implications for racial equality and civil rights. Through stories of activists and international case studies, the book examines how institutional racism extends beyond the U.S., affecting Afro-descendants across the globe and obscuring systemic inequalities. It underscores the importance of accurate data for advancing human rights and fostering truly inclusive democracies.