person of colour
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"We have the first female onboard, who will go to the Moon for the first time , the very first person of colour among the crew as well," he added.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
"I am a refugee, I am a queer person and I’m a person of colour," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2024
She had already made a name for herself in California in barrier-breaking roles as the first person of colour or woman to serve as San Francisco's district attorney.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2024
First Minister Humza Yousaf said that, as a person of colour, the admission of was "monumental" and "historic", while chair of the Scottish Police Authority board Martyn Evans called it a "watershed moment".
From BBC ● May 26, 2023
Previous to that period he had been the property of one Abalene Morris, a person of colour, who would have explained himself as engaged in the hauling business.
From Penrod and Sam by Tarkington, Booth
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