Definition: The natural substance that gives color (pigment) to hair, skin, and iris.
Meaning: Every one has melanin in them. The less you have, the lighter your skin color or pigment. The more, the darker.
And as far as race, call me naive, but I thought there was only one race. The human race. Nationallity of a person is one thing, but we are all humans, aren't we?! ___________________________
"This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion."Al-Qur'an 5:3
"You may say I'm a dreamer. I'm not the only one. I hope someday you will join us. And the world can live as one."-John Lennon-Imagine
Assalaamua Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh
{}--------------------------------(*)-------------------------{} ...but I ain't one to gossip, so you didn't hear it from me!