Title: BIPOC: The Hottest (Controversial) Word in Diversity? | Ongig Blog
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BIPOC: The Hottest (Controversial) Word in Diversity?
BIPOC Meaning
BIPOC vs POC
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Content: Verywell Mind’s article on What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean? defines BIPOC and breaks down the BIPOC acronym to explain what each letter means and why it is included: “Black refers to mid- to dark-toned complexions who often have African or Caribbean ancestry and who are often the descendants of people who were enslaved. Indigenous refers to groups native to the Americas who were here before the colonization by Europeans. This includes Native Americans, as well as Indigenous peoples from the Americas who have later immigrated to the U.S. People of color is an umbrella term to refer to non-white individuals who often face discrimination. Non-white people include those who have Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Pacific Island heritage, among others.” BIPOC vs POC
BIPOC is quickly being used as a replacement for POC (people of color) in the diversity and inclusion space. POC has been used to identify any group of people that is not white. In A Guide to Culturally Conscious Identifiers and Emojis , there are tips and suggestions for the proper use of BIPOC vs. POC. ( other diversity acronyms, and emojis).