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BIPOC vs. POC

bipoc vs. poc: What's the difference?

POC stands for “Person of Color” or “People of Color”—referring to any nonwhite person. BIPOC stands for “Black, Indigenous, and People of Color,” or sometimes “Black and Indigenous People of Color.” BIPOC is often used to emphasize the unique experiences of Black and Indigenous people.

BIPOC

[ bee-ahy-pee-oh-see, bahy-pok ]

    POC

    abbreviation
    1. person of color; people of color.
    2. port of call.