Dear Linda:

You wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Is “White” male correct? Or “white” male?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Linda

Normally “white” is merely a color, so it would not be capitalized. This is the same with “black,” “brown,” “yellow,” or “red.” Occasionally, you may see any of these used as a racial name and it would be capitalized, but the writer is usually trying to make a point. In virtually all cases it is unnecessary.

Clearly, if the modifier were based on a country, language group, or geographical location, then it would be capitalized: e.g., Caucasian male, African-American male, Hispanic male, etc.