Hey peeps,
If you haven't heard the podcast Code Switch on NPR, I highly recommend it. The latest episode touched on the uses of acronyms such as P.O.C. or B.I.P.O.C. and offered different opinions on what may be labels some of us are offended by and or take pride in being a part of.
I wanted to get your opinions on this as well. As the episode states:
What do we mean when we say "people of color"? Why do some of us identify with that term? Why does it annoy so many other people? Is it time to say RIP to POC? And, if so, is BIPOC the new kid on the block, or is that term also one we should be careful about using?
What are your thoughts?
Interesting topic! I've been thinking about this a lot lately too. I haven't gotten to that episode of Code Switch yet, but will definitely be checking it out this weekend.
I found these two articles interesting -- they offer a few perspectives on the use of "BAME" in the UK, which is not too unlike some of the points that people have raised in this thread.
https://civilservice.blog.gov.uk/2019/07/08/please-dont-call-me-bame-or-bme/
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53194376