I see the TL saying they don't like "POC" as a term at all as a result of this stupidity. I mean, honestly, I started using "BIPOC" instead when referring to the umbrella.

HOWEVER, when I say I'm Black, I'M BLACK. https://twitter.com/Complex/status/1348730732177448961
This disposable trash heap who tries to tokenize her race to her benefit failed to make her case and Gayle RIGHTFULLY dragged that ass because she wasn't ready to be told that she is, in fact, a racist while still being a "woman of color."
I thought this was a great thread to really know when to use such terms and when to be specific in who we're talking about: https://twitter.com/mariejbeech/status/1348679943148941314?s=20
Either way, it's a no for me on this bullshit and I want us to be clear about who we're talking about when shit does affect us differently.
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