Topic: Poc

A deep dive into the term "People of Color" (POC) reveals a strong distaste for the phrase, with one host comparing it to the offensive historical label "colored people." The discussion explores how the term evokes imagery of Jim Crow-era "colored only" signs and questions why the modern phrasing is considered politically correct while its predecessor is not.

The hosts examine audio from Macalester College where students discuss their conflicting feelings about the "People of Color" label. While some students find the term a "loose way to compare" people based solely on not being white, they often default to using it because it is the most recognized term in social justice circles.