Capitalizing sociocultural designations
Capitalize names of languages, nationalities, ethnicities, political parties, religions and religious denominations. Do not capitalize white or black as designation of race.
African American
Native American
the Berbers
Hispanic descent
Native American community
Methodist church
French restaurant
He is of Cajun descent
She is a single white female
Although he has been a Republican for many years, he recently switched parties and became a registered Democrat.
Do not capitalize references to general religious observances unless they are formed as a proper noun.
baptism
communion
bar mitzvah
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