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BIPOC

American  
[bee-ahy-pee-oh-see, bahy-pok] / ˈbiˈaɪˈpiˈoʊˈsi, ˈbaɪˌpɒk /

abbreviation

  • BIPOC,
    plural
  • BIPOCs
    plural
  1. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color: (used as a unifying identity label for people of color that also emphasizes the unique racial experiences of Black people and Indigenous people).

  2. Black and Indigenous People of Color: (used as a more specific identity label than people of color, intended to emphasize the unique racial experiences of Black people and Indigenous people as contrasted with other nonwhite groups).


adjective

  1. relating to or designating these groups of people.

    BIPOC faculty mentors.

Etymology

Origin of BIPOC

First recorded in 2010–15

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Fox also had his own spreadsheet, built around a Control-F search for terms like tribal, immigrants, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous, Native, equity, equality, marginalized, BIPOC, solidarity, citizenship, melting pot, social justice, and gay.

From Slate May 14, 2026

Sundance is one of the few festivals with a separate “Press Inclusion Initiative,” a program designed to help emerging BIPOC, women, and queer critics and journalists get unrestricted access to the festival.

From Salon Sep. 21, 2025

“We are intentional about centering parts of our community who have been accidentally or intentionally left out: namely BIPOC, trans and folks with disabilities.”

From Seattle Times Jun. 1, 2023

We love our kiddos and our queer, BIPOC, disabled, local community that makes Loyalty all it is.

From Washington Post Feb. 21, 2023

Many people I talked with expressed the hope that CTG will choose a leader who is BIPOC.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2022

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