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The acronym BIPOC, referring to "black, indigenous, and people of color", first appeared in the 2010s. By June 2020, it had become more prevalent on the internet, as racial justice awareness grew in the US in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. The term aims to emphasize the historic oppression of black and indigenous people.
The term "person of color" (pl.: people of color or persons of color; abbreviated POC) [1] is primarily used to describe any person who is not considered "white".In its current meaning, the term originated in, and is primarily associated with, the United States; however, since the 2010s, it has been adopted elsewhere in the Anglosphere (often as person of colour), including relatively limited ...
Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress, is the cumulative effects of racism on an individual’s mental and physical health. [1] It has been observed in numerous BIPOC communities and people of all ages, including young children. [2] [3] Racial trauma can be experienced vicariously or directly.
By investing in the education and empowerment of BIPOC girls in STEM, we are not just fostering a more inclusive workforce; we are laying the groundwork for a healthier, more equitable future for all.
After completing my undergrad in 2016, I looked for a mentor who could guide me into the next chapter of my career. While I had many women in my life (shoutout out to my mom) I looked up to, I ...
After moving from Peru to Brazil, Katya Corado, MD, waited 10 years before she was able to move again to the United States, where she would later call Los Angeles home. Growing up, she watched her ...
The civil rights movement brought about controversies on busing, language rights, desegregation, and the idea of “equal education". [1] The groundwork for the creation of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act first came about with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which banned discrimination and racial segregation against African Americans and women.
Earlier this year, researchers for UCLA’S Hollywood Diversity Report found that women and BIPOC audiences drove box office numbers in theaters. But, the impact of those demographics doesn’t ...