people of colour

Opinions in Dialogue: “BIPOC,” progressive or problematic?

by Madeleine Chan, Onosholema Ogoigbe, and Idara Udonya   BIPOC, an acronym used to encompass Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, has gained increased usage over the past year. A revision of POC (people of colour), the term aims to acknowledge the unique, systemic challenges that Black and Indigenous people face. However, does it adequately accomplish what it sets out to do? Students Idara and Onosholema discuss the term’s usage.   Idara: It's really interesting to see different opinions on whether the term is truly as progressive as everyone claims it to be. As a Black African woman, I find it…

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