Commentary: Racism's Role in Abu Ghraib Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email May 12, 200412:00 AM ET Heard on The Tavis Smiley Show Commentary: Racism's Role in Abu Ghraib Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows Writer Norman Soloman asks what role does race and racism play in the abuse and torture at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Related NPR Stories More Iraq Coverage on NPR Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email