Racial capitalism is a way of thinking about how race has been used to create an unfair advantage for some people. Racial capitalism means that people with certain skin colors have been given more opportunities and resources than others, which limits the potential success for those without certain skin colors. For example, a company might hire someone because of their skin color, or lend someone money because of their skin color. This creates a cycle where people with certain skin colors have more money and resources than those without that skin color.