Meaning of NBPOC | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Initialism of nonblack person of color or nonblack people of color.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
2. Initialism of non-binary person of color or non-binary people of color.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Examples

“Along with celebrating the pliancy of NBPOC, euphemized by this manager as “loyalty” and a work ethic derived from a history of migrant labor—points related to the aforementioned colonizing discourse of hard labor as a source of character […]”

“Aaron's use of Black vernacular was a constant source of humor and annoyance for Black and NBPOC staff, and even for the white native San Franciscans.”

“So I can't help but think this idea has bled over into society, where both white and nonblack people of color (NBPOC) have bought into it.”

“I have done a lot of reflection from my perspective as a NBPOC and come to a few major conclusions. […] so why is it important for us as NBPOCs to stand up for Black people? […]”

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