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?
Thank you all who have participated in the conversation so far. Wanted to see, based on this, if we're cool with changing the name of this group? Whether we're good with updating the acronym to BIPOC or something else, I think it should be updated either way.
Thanks for such a thought-provoking topic I actually had this brought this discussion to my husband over the weekend who is also Black. After going back and forth, I think we both have come to the conclusion that specificity is ideal over any acronym. I find myself changing my initial thoughts and not really favoring either term. I think a name change would be ideal. I don't have anything to suggest at the moment, but I'll keep thinking on it!