Are there albinos of every race of humanity, or only some?

Yes, I've seen at least five or six just in Beijing in my nearly 20 years in China. Do a Google Image Search for "Chinese albino" and you'll see a huge number of image results. read more

Albinism is a congenital disease characterised by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes due to the absence or defect of tyrosinase, a copper-containing enzyme involved in the production of melanin. read more

But it turns out there are many other kinds, some of which can make some pigment. There are as many as 10 types OCA "oculocutaneous albinism," of the most common form of the condition, known as "oculocutaneous albinism," which affects the eyes, hair, and skin. In its most severe form hair and skin remain pure white throughout life. read more

But there are two important notes: first, while there are plenty of examples of melanistic animals, melanistic humans are virtually unknown; and second, like albinism, melanism is a not a single condition but a set of related conditions. read more