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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.
While the therapist acknowledges that many BIPOC communities are still in survival mode, parents today have an unprecedented opportunity to “rest, learn and decolonize.” It’s no longer about ...
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 ...
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 ...
The injustices of a criminal justice system disproportionately impact Black people; maintaining these racial disparities has a high cost for individuals, families, and communities. On an individual level, a criminal conviction may equate to loss of access to employment, housing, and public service opportunities.