Title: A Guide to Culturally Conscious Identifiers and Emojis
Headings: A Guide to Culturally Conscious Identifiers and Emojis
A Guide to Culturally Conscious Identifiers and Emojis
POC vs. BIPOC vs. BAME
Black vs. African American
Latino vs. Latinx vs. Hispanic
Asian vs. Oriental
Arab vs. Arabian vs. Middle East
Emoji Use

Content: The difference is subtle, but these terms are not interchangeable. POC is used to encompass all non-white people. BIPOC aims to offer more nuance and inclusion than POC. As the BIPOC Project says, “We use the term BIPOC to highlight the unique relationship to whiteness that Indigenous and Black (African Americans) people have, which shapes the experiences of and relationship to white supremacy for all people of color within a U.S. context.” BAME is most often used in the UK and stands for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic. This acronym is akin to BIPOC, which is an encompassing term. The National Association of Black Journalists' style guide recommends allowing a subject’s preference to determine which term to use. " In a story in which race is relevant and there is no stated preference for an individual or individuals, use Black because it is an accurate description of race. Be as specific as possible in honoring preferences, as in Haitian American, Jamaican American or (for a non-U.S. citizen living in the United States) Jamaican living in America.” As a general rule, it is best to use a specific label when speaking about a specific group.