Playing the race card is an idiomatic phrase that refers to exploitation of either racist or anti-racist attitudes by accusing others of racism. (Wikipedia)(See all definitions)
«Black or White» is a frank, touching and very well-acted melodrama about child custody and cultural perceptions of «blackness» and «the race card,» and could have earned Octavia Spencer and Kevin Costner fresh Oscar nominations. (movies.blog.austin360.com)
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Some will confuse such considerations with playing «the race card». (ablawg.ca)