Race discrimination is a form of discrimination involving a person who is treated in a certain manner based on their race. Usually, race discrimination, more commonly known as racism, takes place in connection with racial stereotyping, inflicting unequal treatment on the basis that they are of a lesser race. Racial discrimination may include actions that take place in employment, education, housing, business, voting, or any other activity. According to the law, any type of racial discrimination violates a person's unalienable rights as a citizen. The majority of these laws exist in federal legislations, and may be defined further in state and local laws. In the event that you are affected by race discrimination, it is in your best interest to contact an ant-discrimination agency or lawyer for help. If an individual, group, or company is found guilty of race discrimination, monetary damages or other legal penalties may result.