The Problem with POC

Black people can be People of Color, but not all People of color are Black people.

And therein lies the problem.

People of Color, or POC, came into use by Black people in the 1960’s and it grew to include just about everyone in America who do not identity as white.

There was a certain camaraderie and inclusion built into the term and it was, in many parts of the country, welcomed with hope for a better union of people, ideas, and voting strategies.